TITLE: Commending Officer David Martinez of the Brookshire Police Department for his heroism.

SUMMARY: Commending Officer David Martinez of the Brookshire Police Department for his heroism.

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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 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. Chief Clerk of the House