H.R. No. 508
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Officer Austin Rollins of the Waxahachie Police
  Department distinguished himself through his selfless and heroic
  efforts to rescue a motorist following a traffic accident on
  January 9, 2021; and
         WHEREAS, That day, the motorist was waiting in a restaurant
  drive-through lane when he experienced a seizure that caused him to
  inadvertently push on his car's accelerator pedal; the vehicle
  struck several others in the parking lot before careening across
  six lanes of traffic on Highway 77 and colliding with a natural gas
  meter; and
         WHEREAS, The first to arrive on the scene, Officer Rollins
  immediately noticed the roaring sound of natural gas escaping from
  the damaged meter and recognized the extreme danger of the
  situation; despite the risk of explosion, he rushed to rescue the
  unconscious motorist, dragging him out of the vehicle and across a
  parking lot to safety; and
         WHEREAS, Thanks to the brave and decisive action of Officer
  Rollins, an extremely perilous situation was resolved without loss
  of life; in recognition of his valor, he was presented with a letter
  of commendation from the Waxahachie City Council on January 19; and
         WHEREAS, Every day, Texas peace officers are called to the
  aid of individuals in desperate circumstances, and in helping to
  save the life of a fellow citizen, Officer Austin Rollins has
  demonstrated the courage and skill that define his profession; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Officer Austin Rollins for rescuing a
  motorist following a traffic accident and extend to him sincere
  appreciation for his dedication and heroism; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Officer Rollins as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Ellzey
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 508 was adopted by the House on April
  9, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House