SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 639
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John MacDonald, Matthew Harper, Chris Shelley, Brian
Hammes, and Clark Channell of the Killeen Fire Department, who
were recently honored with the Director's Award from the Texas
Department of Public Safety for saving the life of Trooper Ronald
Slay; and
WHEREAS, On September 8, 2016, Trooper Slay was driving
home after completing his physical training test when he felt
chest pains; thinking he simply needed a short rest, he stopped
at Killeen Fire Station Number 3; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters on duty recognized that his
condition was serious and determined that he was in fact having a
heart attack; rendering emergency aid, they immediately secured
an ambulance to take him to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; and
WHEREAS, During the trip to the hospital, Trooper Slay's
heart stopped beating twice, but he was revived both times; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the prompt actions of these firefighters,
Trooper Slay received the critical care he needed to survive a
serious medical emergency; they serve as an example of teamwork
and excellence, and they bring great honor to the Killeen Fire
Department; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend John MacDonald, Matthew Harper,
Chris Shelley, Brian Hammes, and Clark Channell on their quick
thinking and decisive action in saving the life of Trooper Ronald
Slay; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
these men as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate