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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 379
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Officer Jerod Daniel and Officer Cory Davis of the |
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Abilene Police Department, who are recipients of the prestigious |
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Medal of Valor; and |
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WHEREAS, Both of these exceptional officers received |
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Medals of Valor for their bravery and quick thinking in saving |
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the life of an Abilene woman whose house was on fire; and |
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WHEREAS, In the early morning hours of October 6, 2016, |
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Officer Daniel smelled smoke while on routine patrol in South |
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Abilene; upon investigation, he discovered a duplex on fire and |
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immediately called for backup and went to the duplex to check for |
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occupants; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Davis was the second to arrive on the |
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scene, and he began to spray the interior of the duplex with water |
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from a garden hose; Officer Daniel discovered Marjorie Pardue |
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lying unconscious on the floor, and while trying to remove her |
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from the house, he became entangled in debris; Officer Davis then |
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provided much needed assistance and helped guide the two to |
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safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to the decisive actions of Officer Daniel |
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and Officer Davis, Marjorie Pardue's life was saved, and despite |
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the severity of her burns, she is expected to recover from her |
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injuries; their selfless deeds stand as an example to all and |
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these exemplary peace officers are truly deserving of special |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Officer Jerod Daniel and Officer Cory |
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Davis on their courage and dedication above and beyond the call of |
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duty in saving the life of Marjorie Pardue; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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these exceptional officers as an expression of highest regard |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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Buckingham |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |