SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 811
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Sergeant D. L. Wilson, who was honored with a
  Lifesaving Award for his bravery in the line of duty; and
         WHEREAS, On March 10, 2016, Texas Department of Public
  Safety Senior Trooper D. L. Wilson was traveling on Interstate
  35 in Bell County when he saw a semi-trailer truck jackknife,
  strike a concrete barrier, and burst into flames; and
         WHEREAS, Quick to respond in the face of incredible danger,
  Sergeant Wilson immediately positioned his patrol car to stop the
  flow of traffic and contacted the Department of Public Safety
  Waco Communications center; he then rushed to the scene of the
  accident, whereupon he discovered that the driver was alive; and
         WHEREAS, Despite the flames engulfing the truck cab,
  Sergeant Wilson tried to help the driver, who was trying to crawl
  through the mud from under the burning wreckage; as the state
  trooper struggled with the weight of the injured man, a local
  resident, Robert Sneed, approached to offer assistance, despite
  the hazards; together, they were able to pull the driver away
  from the flames to safety; and
         WHEREAS, Sergeant Wilson's quick thinking and selflessness
  in the face of grave danger saved the life of a 67-year-old man,
  and his decisive and courageous actions bring great distinction
  to himself, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the state;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant D. L. Wilson for his valor
  in the performance of his duties as a public safety officer and
  congratulate him on receiving a Lifesaving Award; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
  as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Birdwell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 18, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate