SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1007
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Officer Justin B. Graham and Corporal Paul D. Ware of
the Amarillo Police Department, who are receiving the 2010 State
of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor from the
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education; and
WHEREAS, On May 15, 2010, Officer Graham and Corporal Ware
had completed their 10-hour shifts when a call went out for any
units available to respond to an apartment complex fire; and
WHEREAS, Upon arriving at the scene and hearing that a
67-year-old woman was trapped in the blaze, these exemplary peace
officers entered her smoke-filled apartment; forced to crawl
along the floor due to the heavy smoke, they found her between a
wall and a couch; and
WHEREAS, Unable to pull her free, Corporal Ware was forced to
go outside to get more air before he could return to the apartment
and overturn the couch where upon Officer Graham was able to
extricate the woman from the fire and extinguish the flames that
had reached her; they also managed to rescue her dog; and
WHEREAS, These courageous officers, who were both treated
for smoke inhalation at the scene, demonstrated uncommon bravery
and disregard for their own safety in rescuing the victim of the
fire, and they are truly deserving of recognition for their
impressive actions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Officer Justin B. Graham and
Corporal Paul D. Ware on their quick thinking and decisive action
and extend congratulations to them on receiving the 2010 State of
Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor from the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate