SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381
         WHEREAS, Officer Kye Kuopus of the Allen Police Department
  demonstrated exceptional skill and composure when he helped to
  save a life on January 23, 2020; and
         WHEREAS, On that day, Kye Kuopus and a fellow officer
  responded to a call concerning a man who had sustained
  self-inflicted cut wounds on his arms; Officer Kuopus
  immediately assessed the situation, helped apply tourniquets to
  the individual's arms to stop the bleeding, and kept him calm by
  offering encouraging words; after emergency services personnel
  arrived, the patient was transported to a local hospital, where
  he received additional care; and
         WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts, Officer Kuopus was
  presented with a Life Saving Bar and Certificate from the Allen
  PD; this esteemed public servant is a graduate of the Collin
  College Law Enforcement Academy, and he joined the Allen police
  force in 2015; a veteran of the U.S. Army, he received training as
  an emergency medical technician and in combat lifesaving
  measures and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Good
  Conduct Medal; he grew up in North Texas and is a member of the
  Class of 2011 at Allen High School; and
         WHEREAS, Through his swift and decisive action, Officer
  Kye Kuopus played a critical role in preventing a dire situation
  from becoming a tragedy, and he is a source of great pride to his
  colleagues and his community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commend Officer Kye Kuopus for helping to
  save the life of a fellow citizen and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Officer Kuopus as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
 
  Paxton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 10, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate