84R14540 BK-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1502
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Senior Officer Scott Goodman of the Corpus Christi
Police Department has been awarded the Police Shield, an honor
presented to peace officers who are seriously injured while serving
their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, At midday on March 20, 2014, Officer Goodman and
Senior Officer Amador Gonzalez were summoned to investigate a
report of a suspicious person in a neighborhood that had
experienced a string of attempted burglaries; and
WHEREAS, The officers had located and confronted the suspect,
when the man suddenly drew a handgun and shot Officer Goodman;
Officer Gonzalez and the suspect exchanged fire, both were
subsequently wounded, and the suspect soon fled the scene; and
WHEREAS, Officer Goodman received first aid for his wounds
from Officer Gonzalez, who helped to stabilize Officer Goodman
until emergency help arrived; meanwhile, the officers' colleagues
were notified about the suspect's escape and arrested the man soon
afterward; and
WHEREAS, Members of the law enforcement profession willingly
place themselves in harm's way each day to safeguard the lives and
property of those they are sworn to protect, and Officer Scott
Goodman is truly deserving of special recognition for his
dedication to this noble calling; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Senior Officer Scott Goodman on his
receipt of the Police Shield from the Corpus Christi Police
Department and extend to him sincere appreciation for his admirable
public service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Goodman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.