2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184
BY SENATOR ALARIO
A RESOLUTION
To commend Deputy Bradford Allen Garafola Sr. of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's
Office on being the recipient of the 2017 Deputy Valor Award presented by the
Louisiana Sheriffs' Association posthumously.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association presents the Deputy Valor Award
to recognize a deputy sheriff based on that officer's performance above and beyond the call
of duty and any extreme life-threatening acts of bravery; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2016, Deputy Bradford Allen Garafola Sr., a deputy sheriff
with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and a twenty-four year veteran with the
office, responded to a call of a man with a rifle; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Garafola proceeded into gunfire attempting to stop the threat
and confronted the suspect after the suspect had shot and killed two fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Garafola went above and beyond the call of duty, making the
ultimate sacrifice when he lost his life while attempting to aid fellow fallen officers and
protect the community; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Garafola's exemplary act of bravery is a true testament, not only
to his character and integrity, but also to his chosen profession; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Garafola merits the highest commendation for his exemplary
public service and for his outstanding contributions to the state of Louisiana and its citizens.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize the bravery in the face of imminent danger and tireless dedication and
service to the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish by Deputy Brad Garafola, recipient of the
2017 Deputy Valor Award of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association posthumously.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Deputy Bradford Allen Garafola Sr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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