Bill Text: TX HR50 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Officer Ronald Cronin of the Dallas Police Department for his heroic actions in apprehending an armed suspect on July 25, 2022.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-02 - Reported enrolled [HR50 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR50-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 50 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Cronin of the Dallas Police | ||
| Department demonstrated exceptional courage in the line of duty on | ||
| July 25, 2022, when he risked his life to apprehend an armed suspect | ||
| at Dallas Love Field Airport; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A 15-year veteran of the department, Officer Cronin | ||
| was assigned to surveil the ticketing area at the airport, which was | ||
| occupied by more than 100 people that morning; at around 11 a.m., he | ||
| observed a woman causing a disturbance at one of the ticketing | ||
| counters; just as Officer Cronin was using his radio to request | ||
| backup, the suspect pulled out a handgun and began firing rounds | ||
| into the air; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After taking cover, Officer Cronin witnessed the | ||
| suspect continue to fire her weapon into the air, placing airport | ||
| patrons in danger; acting without hesitation, he discharged his | ||
| weapon at the suspect, immobilizing her and preventing the incident | ||
| from escalating; he then rendered emergency aid to the wounded | ||
| suspect, who survived and was taken into custody, as other officers | ||
| arrived to secure the scene; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Cronin distinguished himself through | ||
| his efforts to bring a dangerous suspect to justice, and he is | ||
| indeed deserving of recognition for his tremendous bravery and his | ||
| unwavering resolve to keep his community safe; now, therefore, be | ||
| it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Officer Ronald | ||
| Cronin for his heroic actions in apprehending an armed suspect on | ||
| July 25, 2022, 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 Officer Cronin as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Neave Criado | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 50 was adopted by the House on | ||
| November 2, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
