H.R. No. 1043
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Georgetown police officer Erik Grasse exhibited
swift and decisive judgment in an emergency, and his actions
contributed to the successful rescue of a local citizen in extreme
peril; and
WHEREAS, Officer Grasse joined fellow officer Jason Chaudoin
in responding to a report of an accident in Sun City; arriving at
the scene, they found a car submerged in a pond, with just its trunk
visible above the surface of the water; both officers dove in, and
Officer Grasse was able to open the passenger door, pull the driver
from the vehicle, and take her to safety on the bank of the pond;
meanwhile, Officer Chaudoin searched for other occupants, though
fortunately, there had been no one else in the car; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the intervention of these two policemen,
the driver suffered no serious injuries, and she was treated and
released at the scene; Officer Grasse's role in the incident was all
the more impressive because he was off duty at the time of the call
but did not hesitate to respond immediately when there was a report
of a person in grave danger; and
WHEREAS, This valiant Texan is a tremendous asset to the
citizens of Georgetown, and he is truly deserving of special
recognition for his exemplary actions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Officer Erik Grasse of the Georgetown
Police Department for his role in saving a woman from drowning 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 Grasse as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gattis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1043 was adopted by the House on April
2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House