H.R. No. 1708

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Officer Jonathan Sosa of the Arlington Police Department has deservedly been presented with a Police Officer's Award for his heroic actions in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, While on routine patrol, Officer Sosa noticed smoke in the roadway and quickly ascertained that it was coming from a nearby duplex that had caught on fire; he immediately notified the residents of the adjoining unit, helping four adults and two children to escape the blaze unharmed; he then kicked in the door of the burning residence, but he was unable to enter due to the intensity of the flames; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sosa subsequently contacted the occupants of neighboring homes, making them aware of the fire and helping them to evacuate as well; no citizens were injured as a result of the fire, thanks in large measure to the tenacity and quick thinking of this dedicated public servant; and

WHEREAS, Every day, the peace officers of Texas come to the aid of individuals in dangerous situations, and in providing vital aid in an emergency, Officer Jonathan Sosa has exemplified the highest ideals of his profession; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Officer Jonathan Sosa on his receipt of the Police Officer's Award from the Arlington Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Sosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Tinderholt

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1708 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House