H.R. No. 50
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Cronin of the Dallas Police
Department demonstrated exceptional courage in the line of duty on
July 25, 2022, when he risked his life to apprehend an armed suspect
at Dallas Love Field Airport; and
WHEREAS, A 15-year veteran of the department, Officer Cronin
was assigned to surveil the ticketing area at the airport, which was
occupied by more than 100 people that morning; at around 11 a.m., he
observed a woman causing a disturbance at one of the ticketing
counters; just as Officer Cronin was using his radio to request
backup, the suspect pulled out a handgun and began firing rounds
into the air; and
WHEREAS, After taking cover, Officer Cronin witnessed the
suspect continue to fire her weapon into the air, placing airport
patrons in danger; acting without hesitation, he discharged his
weapon at the suspect, immobilizing her and preventing the incident
from escalating; he then rendered emergency aid to the wounded
suspect, who survived and was taken into custody, as other officers
arrived to secure the scene; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ronald Cronin distinguished himself through
his efforts to bring a dangerous suspect to justice, and he is
indeed deserving of recognition for his tremendous bravery and his
unwavering resolve to keep his community safe; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Officer Ronald
Cronin for his heroic actions in apprehending an armed suspect on
July 25, 2022, and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Cronin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Neave Criado
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 50 was adopted by the House on
November 2, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House