H.R. No. 131
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Officer William McKeon Jr. of the Sour Lake Police
  Department is being presented with a Star of Texas Award on
  September 10, 2021, at a ceremony in Austin; and
         WHEREAS, Established by the 78th Texas Legislature in 2003,
  the Star of Texas Awards annually recognize first responders who
  have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty;
  recipients are selected by three advisory committees appointed by
  the governor; and
         WHEREAS, On May 27, 2019, Officer Bill McKeon was called to
  investigate a suspicious person at a local convenience store, and
  as soon as he stepped out of his patrol car, he was attacked and
  beaten by his assailant; the brutal assault left Officer McKeon in a
  coma for a time, and his severe injuries required several
  surgeries, a nine-month stay in the hospital, and many months of
  therapy; and
         WHEREAS, This veteran peace officer began his career in the
  early 1980s, and he worked for the Port Arthur Police Department and
  the Orange County Sheriff's Office before joining the Sour Lake
  Police Department; his recovery from his injuries was aided by the
  love of his family and the support of his fellow police officers as
  well as his community, which organized fundraisers to help with his
  medical expenses; and
         WHEREAS, Texans owe an immense debt of gratitude to the men
  and women of the law enforcement profession who willingly place
  themselves in harm's way to protect and serve the public, and
  Officer Bill McKeon's courage and dedication make him truly
  deserving of special commendation; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Officer William
  McKeon Jr. on his receipt of a 2021 Star of Texas Award and extend to
  him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Officer McKeon as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  White
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on
  September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House