SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1008
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Deputy K. C. Simpson and Deputy Jerry S. "Steven" White
of the Potter County Sheriff's Office, who have been selected to
receive 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 the night of August 3, 2010, the Potter County
Sheriff's Office responded to an emergency call following the
attempted armed abduction of a 34-year-old woman at a gas
station; and
WHEREAS, After the failed abduction, the armed perpetrator
traveled to another gas station, attempted an abduction of a
young girl, and shot and killed the girl's grandmother following
a struggle; and
WHEREAS, The subject then abducted another girl, and
Deputy Simpson spotted his truck on the county's back roads and
pursued his vehicle; Deputy White arrived in time to assist
Deputy Simpson by pulling in front of the truck to block it; and
WHEREAS, Gunfire was exchanged, and Deputy Simpson and
Deputy White were able to put an end to the subject's crime spree;
the abducted girl was safe, and due to the courage and
determination of these two deputies, no other Potter County
residents could be threatened by this assailant; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Deputies K. C. Simpson and Jerry S.
White on their bravery and tenacity and extend congratulations to
them on earning 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