Bill Text: TX HR2542 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 2542 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring Sergeant Robert Wayne Watson of the Dallas Police Department for saving the life of a fellow first responder during an active-shooter incident.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-31 - Reported enrolled [HR2542 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2542-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 2542



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, In an extraordinary act of heroism, Sergeant Robert
	Wayne Watson Jr. of the Dallas Police Department placed himself in
	harm's way to save the life of a fellow first responder during a
	deadly standoff on May 1, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, On that day, Sergeant Watson and other Dallas police
	officers were called to a chaotic scene in East Dallas where a man,
	armed with a semiautomatic rifle, had shot and killed his roommate
	before wounding a neighbor; the gunman proceeded to open fire on
	arriving paramedics, one of whom was struck and critically injured;
	and
	WHEREAS, Before he and other officers were forced to take
	cover, Sergeant Watson was able to wound the gunman with a shotgun
	blast, causing the individual to retreat into his home; this
	allowed Sergeant Watson and two other officers enough time to pull
	the paramedic, who had suffered severe blood loss, into the
	sergeant's squad car so that he could be rushed to the hospital;
	other officers rescued the neighbor, and both of the victims
	wounded in the shooting are alive today thanks in part to the
	courageous efforts of Sergeant Watson; and
	WHEREAS, A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Robert Watson
	initially moved to Dallas in 2003 to pursue an education in the
	ministry; after serving as the youth pastor at Urban Park Assembly
	of God in Dallas, he began his career with the Dallas Police
	Department in May 2005; in all his endeavors, he is supported by the
	love and affection of a fine family that includes his wife of 15
	years, Amy, and their children, Langston, Naysa, and Gideon; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Robert Watson's valiant response to a
	deadly crisis went above and beyond the call of duty, helping to
	avert what could have been an even greater tragedy, and he is indeed
	deserving of our profound respect and gratitude; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Sergeant Robert Wayne Watson Jr. for his
	exceptional bravery in rescuing a fellow first responder during an
	active-shooter incident and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Sergeant Watson as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Neave

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 2542 was adopted by the House on May
	28, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House