TITLE: Commending Constable Randy Earl Parks of Rockwall County for his lifesaving actions in a medical emergency.

SUMMARY: Commending Constable Randy Earl Parks of Rockwall County for his lifesaving actions in a medical emergency.

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WHEREAS, Constable Randy Earl Parks of Rockwall County took quick and decisive action on November 19, 2014, when he helped save the life of a fellow citizen; and WHEREAS, On that day, Constable Parks was on patrol in rural Rockwall County when he spotted a van driving dangerously along the grassy shoulder of a roadway; approaching the vehicle after it came to a halt, he found that the driver, Jack Key, was suffering from a diabetic emergency and was losing consciousness; and WHEREAS, Constable Parks immediately called for backup, and together with another officer on the scene, he was able to keep the victim from lapsing into a coma until an ambulance arrived; Mr. Key was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and went on to make a full recovery; and WHEREAS, A longtime public servant, Randy Parks was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years, and he has also worked as a fire investigator and as an emergency medical services coordinator; after ably serving under Judge Bill Belle for nearly six years, he made a successful bid for the position of Rockwall County constable for Precinct 4 and was sworn into office in January 2005; and WHEREAS, Faced with a crisis situation, Constable Randy Parks drew on his training to avert what could have been a tragic event, and in so doing, he has distinguished himself as a truly outstanding member of the law enforcement profession; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Constable Randy Earl Parks for his lifesaving actions on November 19, 2014, 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 Constable Parks as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.