H.R. No. 1556

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Officer David Martinez of the Brookshire Police
	Department demonstrated great composure and courage on February 7,
	2015, when he thwarted a bank robbery in progress; and
	WHEREAS, A two-year veteran of the police department, Officer
	Martinez was off duty working as a security guard at First Services
	Credit Union that afternoon when a man wearing a disguise and
	brandishing a handgun came into the lobby and forced everyone,
	including Officer Martinez, to lie down on the floor; and
	WHEREAS, The suspect took the officer's weapon, forced a
	teller to give him cash, and fled the building; Officer Martinez
	retrieved his backup weapon and, at considerable risk to himself,
	followed the man; during a confrontation in the parking lot,
	Officer Martinez shot the suspect; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Martinez's quick and decisive actions
	helped to avert what could have been an even greater tragedy, and he
	is truly deserving of special recognition for his bravery and
	dedication to protecting the public; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Officer David Martinez of the Brookshire
	Police Department for his heroism and extend to him sincere best
	wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Officer Martinez as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Bell
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1556 was adopted by the House on April
	16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House