H.R. No. 9

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas is a large state with some of the best hunting
	and fishing opportunities in the nation; fishing, hunting,
	trapping, and trading of wildlife have been important activities
	since the first inhabitants settled in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The state's first law protecting fish was enacted in
	1874, and in 1879 the first commission with the mission of
	regulating and enforcing laws pertaining to the natural resources
	was established; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1895, Texas game wardens have built a
	reputation as "can-do" peace officers with a heritage second only
	to the legendary Texas Rangers; that proud tradition of service,
	more than a century old, is carried on today by more than 500 men and
	women who continue the work of this storied profession; and
	WHEREAS, The first Game Warden Academy class in Austin was
	held in 1978; cadets currently in the academy cover a vast array of
	subjects, including game and fish laws, criminal law, citation,
	court procedures, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, firearms
	training, hunter safety programs, environmental pollution,
	saltwater and freshwater fishing operation, boating safety, and
	rescue training; and
	WHEREAS, The 58th Texas Game Warden Cadet Class will complete
	its training and be commissioned as Texas game wardens on August 6,
	2013; and
	WHEREAS, This class consists of Mark Anderson (Tyler, Texas),
	Samuel Anderson (Nacogdoches, Texas), Michael Blevins (Hempstead,
	Texas), Joshua Bonney (Commerce, Texas), Roel Cantu, Jr. (Edinburg,
	Texas), Antonio Chavez (Mexico), Jayme DeSchaaf (Liberty Hill,
	Texas), Travis Fountain (Nacogdoches, Texas), Mark Frayser
	(Cibolo, Texas), Jason Garcia (Schertz, Texas), Tommy Johnson
	(Wharton, Texas), Hsin-Wei Lin (College, Texas), Derrick Lopez
	(Round Rock, Texas), Grant Moore (Jacksboro, Texas), John Newman
	(Stephenville, Texas), Jake Noxon (Austin, Texas), Jack Pearl
	(Athens, Georgia), Howard Pierce (Rockport, Texas), Travis Porter
	(Bridgeport, Texas), Jennifer Provaznik (Gautier, Mississippi),
	Arturo Salinas (Uvalde, Texas), Coby Sanders (Amarillo, Texas),
	Jeremy Schwalk (Lubbock, Texas), Brendan Shoars (Abilene, Texas),
	Justin Solis (Rockport, Texas), David Stokes (Nashville,
	Tennessee), Zachary Temple (Lufkin, Texas), Thomas Colton
	(Pleasanton, Texas), and Emily Zaunbrecher (Houston, Texas); and
	WHEREAS, After graduation from the Game Warden Training
	Academy and receiving a commission as a peace officer, these
	individuals will perform responsible field enforcement duties
	involving the enforcement of all provisions of the Texas Parks and
	Wildlife Code, Texas Penal Code, and relevant provisions of other
	Texas laws; execute and serve all criminal processes resulting from
	enforcement activities; provide public safety and emergency
	functions; safeguard departmental equipment; prepare reports of
	activities and present programs concerning departmental activities
	to the public; conduct investigations of holders of permits and
	licenses issued by the department; maintain contact with holders of
	permits and licenses issued by the department; and maintain contact
	with landowners, resource users, and the general public; and
	WHEREAS, The cadets who have been selected to hold this
	invaluable post have all completed a grueling and demanding
	training program and will greatly contribute to the safety of Texas
	residents and the preservation of the Lone Star State's natural
	resources, and Texas is indeed fortunate to have these dedicated
	individuals; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the 58th Texas
	Game Warden Cadet Class and extend to them sincere best wishes for
	continued success in their law enforcement careers.
	Guillen
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 9 was adopted by the House on August
	5, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House