SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381
WHEREAS, Officer Kye Kuopus of the Allen Police Department
demonstrated exceptional skill and composure when he helped to
save a life on January 23, 2020; and
WHEREAS, On that day, Kye Kuopus and a fellow officer
responded to a call concerning a man who had sustained
self-inflicted cut wounds on his arms; Officer Kuopus
immediately assessed the situation, helped apply tourniquets to
the individual's arms to stop the bleeding, and kept him calm by
offering encouraging words; after emergency services personnel
arrived, the patient was transported to a local hospital, where
he received additional care; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts, Officer Kuopus was
presented with a Life Saving Bar and Certificate from the Allen
PD; this esteemed public servant is a graduate of the Collin
College Law Enforcement Academy, and he joined the Allen police
force in 2015; a veteran of the U.S. Army, he received training as
an emergency medical technician and in combat lifesaving
measures and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Good
Conduct Medal; he grew up in North Texas and is a member of the
Class of 2011 at Allen High School; and
WHEREAS, Through his swift and decisive action, Officer
Kye Kuopus played a critical role in preventing a dire situation
from becoming a tragedy, and he is a source of great pride to his
colleagues and his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Officer Kye Kuopus for helping to
save the life of a fellow citizen 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 Kuopus as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate