85R4972 BK-D
 
  By: Ashby H.R. No. 39
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Officer Todd Little and Sergeant Alfredo Fajardo of
  the Crockett Police Department demonstrated great courage in the
  line of duty on March 6, 2016, when they placed themselves in harm's
  way to apprehend two dangerous criminals; and
         WHEREAS, In the early morning hours, Officer Little and
  Sergeant Fajardo were called to the scene of a residential
  disturbance, where the suspects, a man and a woman, were seen
  attempting to depart the area in their vehicle; and
         WHEREAS, After stopping the car, the officers spotted a
  shotgun on the passenger's side near the female suspect; the
  vehicle then sped away, setting off a chase, during which the
  suspects began firing on the patrol cars in pursuit; the driver
  eventually lost control of the vehicle and crashed off a roadway
  outside of Grapeland; when he tried to fire on the officers again,
  his shotgun jammed, and after a foot chase, he was apprehended and
  placed under arrest; a short while later, the female suspect was
  found and captured with the help of Officers Mike Merchant and
  Johnny Romo of the Grapeland Police Department; and
         WHEREAS, Officer Todd Little and Sergeant Alfredo Fajardo
  acted with bravery in protecting the safety of the public, and their
  heroic efforts have distinguished them as truly outstanding members
  of the law enforcement profession; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Officer Todd Little and Sergeant Alfredo
  Fajardo for their exemplary actions and extend to them sincere
  gratitude for their service to their community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
  for Officer Little and Sergeant Fajardo as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.