82R28252 JGH-D
By: Parker H.R. No. 2567
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Luther E. Cosby of the Roanoke Police
Department is receiving a 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement
Achievement Award for Valor from the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; and
WHEREAS, A peace officer with 17 years of experience, Officer
Cosby prevailed in a desperate situation on February 22, 2010, by
demonstrating exceptional bravery; and
WHEREAS, Off duty that day, Officer Cosby was on his way to
get a new camera installed on his police motorcycle when he
encountered the aftermath of a rollover accident on Interstate 635;
an SUV was lying on its side with the front end on fire, and the
driver, whose leg was pinned, was trapped inside; several passersby
had already stopped and were trying to free her by breaking the
windshield; and
WHEREAS, Pulling over, Officer Cosby helped bend the
windshield away from the car, but the gap was not wide enough to
gain access to the driver; realizing her leg would have to be freed
first, he crawled into the burning vehicle without hesitation and
carefully tugged at her leg until it came free; he then climbed onto
the top of the vehicle and pulled her to safety through a back seat
window; moments later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames; and
WHEREAS, Through swift, decisive, and courageous action,
Officer Luther Cosby saved a woman's life, and he is truly deserving
of this prestigious award as one who embodies the highest ideals of
the law enforcement profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Luther E. Cosby on his
receipt of a 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award
for Valor and commend him for his remarkable heroism; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Cosby as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.