SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 811
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sergeant D. L. Wilson, who was honored with a
Lifesaving Award for his bravery in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, On March 10, 2016, Texas Department of Public
Safety Senior Trooper D. L. Wilson was traveling on Interstate
35 in Bell County when he saw a semi-trailer truck jackknife,
strike a concrete barrier, and burst into flames; and
WHEREAS, Quick to respond in the face of incredible danger,
Sergeant Wilson immediately positioned his patrol car to stop the
flow of traffic and contacted the Department of Public Safety
Waco Communications center; he then rushed to the scene of the
accident, whereupon he discovered that the driver was alive; and
WHEREAS, Despite the flames engulfing the truck cab,
Sergeant Wilson tried to help the driver, who was trying to crawl
through the mud from under the burning wreckage; as the state
trooper struggled with the weight of the injured man, a local
resident, Robert Sneed, approached to offer assistance, despite
the hazards; together, they were able to pull the driver away
from the flames to safety; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wilson's quick thinking and selflessness
in the face of grave danger saved the life of a 67-year-old man,
and his decisive and courageous actions bring great distinction
to himself, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the state;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant D. L. Wilson for his valor
in the performance of his duties as a public safety officer and
congratulate him on receiving a Lifesaving Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate