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