H.R. No. 64
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Gerry Lopez of the Port Isabel Police
Department demonstrated exceptional skill and composure when he
helped save the life of an infant on July 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, In the early afternoon on that day, Officer Lopez
was flagged down by a distraught couple who had pulled over to the
roadside because their baby had stopped breathing; and
WHEREAS, Officer Lopez began performing CPR, which succeeded
in reviving the child; after emergency medical services personnel
arrived on the scene, the baby was transported to a hospital in
Brownsville, where his condition has continued to improve; and
WHEREAS, Through his swift and decisive action, Officer Gerry
Lopez helped to prevent a dire situation from becoming a tragedy,
and he is truly deserving of the gratitude and admiration of his
fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Officer Gerry Lopez
for rescuing an infant in distress and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Lopez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 64 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House