FORT BEND COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO NAME ROAD IN HONOR OF EUGENE JAMES HEIMANN
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX- On Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Fort Bend County Commissioners Court named the street fronting the new Justice Center, Precinct 1 Building, Tax Office and the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy in honor and memory of Eugene James Heimann, a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy murdered in the line of duty in 1988. The newly dubbed “Eugene Heimann Circle” extends in a semi-circle from Williams Way (formerly Ransom Road) through the county’s forty-acre building site immediately across from the county jail in Richmond. Click here to view the map.
County Judge Bob Hebert stated, “Eugene Heimann will forever be remembered for the ultimate sacrifice he made to protect all of us. Every citizen that visits the new office and court complex will be gently reminded of Deputy Heimann and all the valiant men and women in law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services who risk their lives so often to allow us to enjoy the gifts of our great county, state and nation.”
Deputy Sheriff Heimann was shot and killed at the age of 36 years while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect. During the encounter the suspect pulled a pistol from a potato chip bag and shot Deputy Heimann in the face. The suspect then stole his cruiser but was apprehended after a short time and later convicted. Deputy Heimann had been with the county for 18 years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Fort Bend County Sheriff Milton Wright comments, “Deputy Heimann is a hero who sacrificed his own life for the well-being of others. I personally know for a fact his ultimate sacrifice was not only out of the goodness of his heart but also as a service to his fellow men. I am proud to see his act of heroism and great service will be recognized as somewhat of a “Walk of Honor.”
