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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Cronin of the Dallas Police |
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Department demonstrated exceptional courage in the line of duty on |
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July 25, 2022, when he risked his life to apprehend an armed suspect |
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at Dallas Love Field Airport; and |
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WHEREAS, A 15-year veteran of the department, Officer Cronin |
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was assigned to surveil the ticketing area at the airport, which was |
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occupied by more than 100 people that morning; at around 11 a.m., he |
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observed a woman causing a disturbance at one of the ticketing |
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counters; just as Officer Cronin was using his radio to request |
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backup, the suspect pulled out a handgun and began firing rounds |
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into the air; and |
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WHEREAS, After taking cover, Officer Cronin witnessed the |
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suspect continue to fire her weapon into the air, placing airport |
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patrons in danger; acting without hesitation, he discharged his |
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weapon at the suspect, immobilizing her and preventing the incident |
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from escalating; he then rendered emergency aid to the wounded |
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suspect, who survived and was taken into custody, as other officers |
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arrived to secure the scene; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Cronin distinguished himself through |
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his efforts to bring a dangerous suspect to justice, and he is |
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indeed deserving of recognition for his tremendous bravery and his |
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unwavering resolve to keep his community safe; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Officer Ronald |
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Cronin for his heroic actions in apprehending an armed suspect on |
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July 25, 2022, and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Officer Cronin as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |