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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Officer Armando Perez of the Austin Police Department, |
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who was named the recipient of a Star of Texas Award; and |
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WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Awards honor peace officers, |
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firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who are |
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seriously injured or killed while serving in the line of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, On April 3, 2016, Officer Perez was attempting to |
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apprehend a burglary suspect at an apartment complex in Austin; |
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during the subsequent contact and confrontation, he was severely |
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injured when he was shot below his body armor in the lower |
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abdomen; and |
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WHEREAS, Despite receiving a critical gunshot wound, |
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Officer Perez courageously drew his service weapon and was able |
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to return fire and kill the suspect; Officer Perez was |
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transported to a local hospital where he recovered from the |
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potentially life-threatening injuries; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Perez demonstrated courage and |
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determination while carrying out his duties; he suffered great |
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hardship in the process and in the aftermath, and he is truly |
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deserving of special 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 Armando Perez on his bravery |
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and dedication to duty and extend congratulations to him on being |
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honored with a Star of Texas Award; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Campbell |
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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 January 30, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |