SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 316

	WHEREAS, The ability to respond to a crisis situation where 
lives are at stake in a decisive and rational manner is the very 
nature of heroism, and several administrators, staff members, 
and students at Scurry-Rosser High School displayed that rare 
quality during an incident at their school; and
	WHEREAS, On the morning of November 15, 2002, a former 
student, armed with a shotgun and carrying a can of gasoline and 
a lighter, entered the school and began threatening students and 
faculty; and
	WHEREAS, Principal Richard Sneed encountered the 300-pound 
intruder and engaged him in conversation; then, placing himself 
directly in harm's way, Principal Sneed grabbed the shotgun and 
shoved the barrel up in the air; and
	WHEREAS, He was quickly joined in his efforts to disarm 
and subdue the man by Dean of Students Dan Taylor, Athletic 
Director Virgil Crow, Assistant Coach Hank Hollywood, and 
students Cody Smith and Matt Cooper; through their combined 
efforts they secured the weapon and held the gunman until the 
authorities arrived to take him into custody; and
	WHEREAS, Because of the prompt intervention of these brave 
individuals, a potentially deadly scenario was foiled and order 
quickly restored, and their actions have earned them the enduring 
admiration and appreciation of a grateful community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Richard Sneed, Dan Taylor, 
Virgil Crow, Hank Hollywood, Cody Smith, and Matt Cooper, as 
their courage and quick thinking prevented an almost certain 
tragedy from taking place at Scurry-Rosser High School; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
these remarkable gentlemen as an expression of high regard from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Deuell




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 17, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate