TITLE: Recognizing Lieutenant Adrian Diaz of the Corpus Christi Police Department on his receipt of the Life Saving Award for his heroism in the line of duty.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Lieutenant Adrian Diaz of the Corpus Christi Police Department on his receipt of the Life Saving Award for his heroism in the line of duty.

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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Adrian Diaz of the Corpus Christi Police Department has deservedly been presented with a Life Saving Award for his heroic actions in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, On November 4, 2014, Lieutenant Diaz responded to a 9-1-1 call about a man who was found unconscious in his truck; the man's companion had begun performing CPR to restore his breathing and heartbeat, and after arriving on the scene, Lieutenant Diaz joined him and another officer, Bob Dorsch, in administering chest compressions and rescue breathing to keep the victim alive; and WHEREAS, Although the victim remained unresponsive, the three men continued their efforts until paramedics could reach them and transport the man to a hospital; miraculously, the victim survived, which emergency personnel credited to their early and sustained attempts to resuscitate him; and WHEREAS, In a crisis situation, Lieutenant Adrian Diaz remained calm and implemented the skills he had learned in his training, and in so doing, he helped to save the life of a fellow Texan in need; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Lieutenant Adrian Diaz on his receipt of the Life Saving Award from the Corpus Christi Police Department and extend to him sincere appreciation for his admirable public service; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Lieutenant Diaz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1500 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House