A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF TONEY CLAYTON SUMMEY.
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey was born on May 4, 1961, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to Clayton and Lois Summey; and
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey attended Fairgrove Elementary School in Davidson County and graduated from East Davidson High School in 1979; and
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey and Dena Tucker were joined in matrimony at Grubs Grove Baptist Church in Denton, North Carolina, on September 4, 1980; and
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey had two children, Megan Summey born on January 13, 1986, and Andrew Summey born on November 18, 1989; and
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey had a lifelong dream to be a law enforcement officer; and
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey continued to work a full-time job as a truck driver while attending Basic Law Enforcement Training at night; and
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff for the Randolph County Sheriff's Office on July 20, 1999; and
Whereas, Toney Clayton Summey became a valued member of the Sheriff's Office and gained a reputation as a trusted and respected law enforcement officer; and
Whereas, on April 27, 2003, Toney Clayton Summey received a call to investigate a domestic violence complaint and execute a warrant for arrest for a suspect in that case; and
Whereas, while executing his sworn duties and during the course of that investigation, Toney Clayton Summey died after being shot by the suspect; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the life of Toney Clayton Summey and expresses its appreciation for the service he rendered his community, State, and nation by giving the greatest sacrifice of all.
SECTION 2.  The House of Representatives extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Toney Clayton Summey on this the 10th anniversary of his death.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Toney Clayton Summey.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.