TITLE: Congratulating Ben Cruz on his selection as the 2016 Southside Place Police Officer of the Year.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ben Cruz on his selection as the 2016 Southside Place Police Officer of the Year.

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WHEREAS, Ben Cruz was honored as the 2016 Southside Place Police Officer of the Year at a city council meeting on February 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, Officer Cruz began his career in law enforcement as a telecommunicator, and since graduating from the police academy, he has served as a peace officer and patrolman; he joined the Southside Place Police Department in March 2011, and he has proven himself a vital member of the department's team, receiving exemplary evaluations throughout his tenure; and WHEREAS, In September 2016, Officer Cruz responded to an active shooter incident, and he played an instrumental role helping victims and assisting with emergency procedures; in November, he was responsible for the apprehension of a suspect who fled a crime scene in the neighboring city of Houston; and WHEREAS, Members of the law enforcement profession place themselves in harm's way each day to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow citizens, and through his extraordinary professionalism and dedication to his work, Officer Ben Cruz has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the community at large; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ben Cruz on his selection as the 2016 Southside Place Police Officer of the Year and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Cruz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1312 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House