H.R. No. 1708
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Jonathan Sosa of the Arlington Police
Department has deservedly been presented with a Police Officer's
Award for his heroic actions in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, While on routine patrol, Officer Sosa noticed smoke
in the roadway and quickly ascertained that it was coming from a
nearby duplex that had caught on fire; he immediately notified the
residents of the adjoining unit, helping four adults and two
children to escape the blaze unharmed; he then kicked in the door of
the burning residence, but he was unable to enter due to the
intensity of the flames; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sosa subsequently contacted the occupants
of neighboring homes, making them aware of the fire and helping them
to evacuate as well; no citizens were injured as a result of the
fire, thanks in large measure to the tenacity and quick thinking of
this dedicated public servant; and
WHEREAS, Every day, the peace officers of Texas come to the
aid of individuals in dangerous situations, and in providing vital
aid in an emergency, Officer Jonathan Sosa has exemplified the
highest ideals of his profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Officer Jonathan Sosa on his receipt of
the Police Officer's Award from the Arlington Police Department and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Sosa as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Tinderholt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1708 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House