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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Officer Christopher Fields of the Lakeview Police |
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Department, whose quick thinking and good judgment led to the |
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swift apprehension of a bank robbery suspect; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Fields was on regular patrol in the Clear |
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Lake area recently when he noticed a vehicle with red smoke |
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coming out of the windows; he recognized the smoke as the type |
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emitted by dye packs used by banks to thwart robberies, and he was |
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already tracking the car when the police dispatcher broadcast a |
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radio message about the armed robbery with a description of the |
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suspect; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Fields demonstrated sound judgment in |
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waiting to initiate the stop until he had backup and was in an area |
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where there were no innocent bystanders or other motorists; and |
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WHEREAS, Police officers must constantly be on the watch |
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for unusual or dangerous circumstances and events; in serving the |
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public good, they carry a heavy responsibility; they often have |
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just moments to make decisions, and they put their lives on the |
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line for the safety and protection of others every day; and |
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WHEREAS, Due to the vigilance, quick thinking, and good |
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judgment of Officer Fields, the suspect was quickly apprehended; |
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throughout the incident, Officer Fields fulfilled his |
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responsibilities as a member of the Lakeview Police Department |
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with courage and determination; he is an excellent public servant |
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and a credit to his department, and the citizens of Texas are |
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truly grateful for his service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Officer Christopher Fields of the |
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Lakeview Police Department for his professionalism and his |
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exemplary service to his community; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Officer Fields as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Jackson |
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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 28, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |