In memory of Officer Cooper Dawson of the Greenville Police Department.

89(R) HR 950 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 950

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Cooper Steven Dawson of the Greenville Police

Department was killed in the line of duty on November 26, 2024, at

the age of 28, and his untimely passing is a tragic loss to his

family, to his fellow officers, and to the residents of his

community; 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, Cooper Dawson was a courageous and caring law

enforcement officer who embodied the highest ideals of his

profession, and he will forever be remembered with admiration and

affection by those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Cooper

Steven Dawson and extend heartfelt condolences 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 House of

Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cooper

Dawson.

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 950 was unanimously adopted by a rising

vote of the House on April 25, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House