84R18586 BGU-D
By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 1561
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer James Vernier of The University of Texas at
Arlington Police Department demonstrated notable skill and
composure when he rendered critical, life-saving assistance during
a sporting event on the campus of UTA on January 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, During a men's basketball game at College Park
Center that evening, one of the game's officials began to
experience chest pains and shortness of breath; he then collapsed,
lost consciousness, and stopped breathing; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the symptoms of cardiac arrest, Officer
Vernier immediately began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
on the individual in need; thanks to the officer's skillful
attention, the referee began to breathe again and regained
consciousness; and
WHEREAS, Officer Vernier continued to attend to the victim
until the arrival of emergency medical technicians, who took the
man to an Arlington hospital, where he was treated for a heart
attack; and
WHEREAS, A UTA police officer for four years, Officer Vernier
has also served with the Texas Air National Guard, and he is
completing a master's degree in criminology and political science;
and
WHEREAS, Every day, the peace officers of Texas come to the
aid of individuals in desperate situations, and in providing vital
aid in an emergency, Officer James Vernier has exemplified the
highest ideals of his profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature commend Officer James Vernier for saving a man's life
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Vernier as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.