In memory of Cooper Steven Dawson.

89(R) SR 531 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 19, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate