2023S0429-1 05/23/23
By: West S.R. No. 646
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sergeant Robert Rangel on his heroic actions at
Methodist Dallas Medical Center on October 22, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Robert Rangel of the Methodist Health
System Police Department in Dallas demonstrated exceptional
skill and composure when confronting an armed felon on parole who
was granted permission by his parole officer to be present at
Methodist Dallas Medical Center for the birth of his child; and
WHEREAS, After an argument with his girlfriend, the
assailant opened fire and killed social worker Jacqueline Pokuaa
as well as registered nurse Katie Annette Flowers, who had
responded to the disturbance in the labor and delivery department
of the hospital; and
WHEREAS, At great personal risk, Sergeant Rangel shot and
assisted in disarming the assailant, thereby preventing him from
escaping and causing further harm to patients, employees, and
physicians in the hospital; and
WHEREAS, A courageous officer whose training and
protective instincts prompted his swift and effective actions,
Sergeant Rangel has distinguished himself as an officer who does
not hesitate to confront danger; he is a credit to his department
and to the law enforcement community, and he is indeed deserving
of special recognition for his valor and his exemplary service;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant Robert Rangel on his heroic
actions to defend the lives of patients and hospital staff at
Methodist Dallas Medical Center and extend to him an expression
of sincere gratitude and best wishes for success in all of his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.