H.R. No. 508
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Austin Rollins of the Waxahachie Police
Department distinguished himself through his selfless and heroic
efforts to rescue a motorist following a traffic accident on
January 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, That day, the motorist was waiting in a restaurant
drive-through lane when he experienced a seizure that caused him to
inadvertently push on his car's accelerator pedal; the vehicle
struck several others in the parking lot before careening across
six lanes of traffic on Highway 77 and colliding with a natural gas
meter; and
WHEREAS, The first to arrive on the scene, Officer Rollins
immediately noticed the roaring sound of natural gas escaping from
the damaged meter and recognized the extreme danger of the
situation; despite the risk of explosion, he rushed to rescue the
unconscious motorist, dragging him out of the vehicle and across a
parking lot to safety; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the brave and decisive action of Officer
Rollins, an extremely perilous situation was resolved without loss
of life; in recognition of his valor, he was presented with a letter
of commendation from the Waxahachie City Council on January 19; and
WHEREAS, Every day, Texas peace officers are called to the
aid of individuals in desperate circumstances, and in helping to
save the life of a fellow citizen, Officer Austin Rollins has
demonstrated the courage and skill that define his profession; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Officer Austin Rollins for rescuing a
motorist following a traffic accident and extend to him sincere
appreciation for his dedication and heroism; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Rollins as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Ellzey
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 508 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House