SR531 - In memory of Cooper Steven Dawson of Greenville.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531       In Memory   of   Cooper Dawson            WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt   at the loss of Cooper Steven Dawson of the Greenville Police   Department, who tragically died in the line of duty on   November 26, 2024, at the age of 28; and          WHEREAS, Born in Bedford on December 20, 1995, to Steven   and Marisa Dawson, Cooper Dawson grew up with the companionship   of his two sisters, Kristen and Ashley; prior to joining the   Greenville Police Department, he was a police officer with the   City of Garland; throughout his career in law enforcement, he   demonstrated a courageous spirit and a steadfast dedication to   protecting and serving his community; and          WHEREAS, Officer Dawson was known for his magnetic   personality, his open heart, and his delightful sense of humor; a   family man, he enjoyed creating lasting memories with those   closest to him; in all his endeavors, he benefited from the love   and support of his wife, Aubrey, and their three children, Ayden,   Parker, and Kody; and          WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and to the community he   served so valiantly, Cooper Dawson lived a caring and purposeful   life, and he leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by   his loving family and all who held him dear; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Cooper   Steven Dawson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his   family: to his wife, Aubrey Dawson; to his children, Ayden,   Parker, and Kody Dawson; to his parents, Steven and Marisa   Dawson; to his sisters, Kristen Dawson and her partner, Micah,   and Ashley Sandoval and her husband, Kegan; to his grandfather,   Randy Wright; and to his many other relatives and friends; and,   be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Cooper Dawson.     Paxton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 19, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate