SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Officer Armando Perez of the Austin Police Department,
who was named the recipient of a Star of Texas Award; and
WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Awards honor peace officers,
firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who are
seriously injured or killed while serving in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, On April 3, 2016, Officer Perez was attempting to
apprehend a burglary suspect at an apartment complex in Austin;
during the subsequent contact and confrontation, he was severely
injured when he was shot below his body armor in the lower
abdomen; and
WHEREAS, Despite receiving a critical gunshot wound,
Officer Perez courageously drew his service weapon and was able
to return fire and kill the suspect; Officer Perez was
transported to a local hospital where he recovered from the
potentially life-threatening injuries; and
WHEREAS, Officer Perez demonstrated courage and
determination while carrying out his duties; he suffered great
hardship in the process and in the aftermath, and he is truly
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Officer Armando Perez on his bravery
and dedication to duty and extend congratulations to him on being
honored with a Star of Texas Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate