Bill Text: TX SR379 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Jerod Daniel and Cory Davis for receiving the Medal of Valor.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-06 - Reported enrolled [SR379 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR379-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Officer Jerod Daniel and Officer Cory Davis of the | ||
| Abilene Police Department, who are recipients of the prestigious | ||
| Medal of Valor; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Both of these exceptional officers received | ||
| Medals of Valor for their bravery and quick thinking in saving | ||
| the life of an Abilene woman whose house was on fire; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In the early morning hours of October 6, 2016, | ||
| Officer Daniel smelled smoke while on routine patrol in South | ||
| Abilene; upon investigation, he discovered a duplex on fire and | ||
| immediately called for backup and went to the duplex to check for | ||
| occupants; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Officer Davis was the second to arrive on the | ||
| scene, and he began to spray the interior of the duplex with water | ||
| from a garden hose; Officer Daniel discovered Marjorie Pardue | ||
| lying unconscious on the floor, and while trying to remove her | ||
| from the house, he became entangled in debris; Officer Davis then | ||
| provided much needed assistance and helped guide the two to | ||
| safety; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Thanks to the decisive actions of Officer Daniel | ||
| and Officer Davis, Marjorie Pardue's life was saved, and despite | ||
| the severity of her burns, she is expected to recover from her | ||
| injuries; their selfless deeds stand as an example to all and | ||
| these exemplary peace officers are truly deserving of special | ||
| recognition; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Officer Jerod Daniel and Officer Cory | ||
| Davis on their courage and dedication above and beyond the call of | ||
| duty in saving the life of Marjorie Pardue; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| these exceptional officers as an expression of highest regard | ||
| from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Buckingham | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 6, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
