82R16943 MGR-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 1470
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Each and every day, law enforcement professionals
across this state and nation willingly place themselves in harm's
way to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow citizens;
and
WHEREAS, One such dedicated public servant, Officer Jason
Voelz of the Garland Police Department, was injured in the line of
duty on December 19, 2010; an officer with the department for five
years, he was arresting an individual for outstanding warrants
shortly after 1 a.m. on the President George Bush Turnpike when the
incident occurred; and
WHEREAS, Officer Voelz had just placed a suspect in the back
of his patrol car when he was struck from behind by another vehicle;
the force of the impact propelled him into the air, and his patrol
car, a second patrol car that had recently arrived on the scene, and
a third car were also hit; and
WHEREAS, A helicopter ambulance flew Officer Voelz to
Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, where he was treated for
several broken bones; the man who struck him was arrested for
driving while intoxicated; and
WHEREAS, The brave men and women who patrol our cities and
roadways ensure a safer environment for all, and Officer Jason
Voelz is truly worthy of our unwavering support and gratitude for
his dedication to public safety; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Officer Jason Voelz for his outstanding
public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for a swift and
complete recovery; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Voelz as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.