TITLE: Commending Dallas police officer Damon Cole for his effort to uplift a young boy with cancer.

SUMMARY: Commending Dallas police officer Damon Cole for his effort to uplift a young boy with cancer.

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WHEREAS, In a gesture of kindness that has won the hearts of many, Senior Corporal Damon Cole of the Dallas Police Department traveled nearly 700 miles to pay a special visit to a young boy with cancer; and WHEREAS, A member of the department since 2008, Corporal Cole serves as a volunteer with Heroes, Cops and Kids, a nonprofit group of Dallas police officers who don superhero costumes and appear at parades, school assemblies, and other events as a way to reach out to children; officers take part in the endeavor during their off-duty hours and pay for costumes and other expenses with their own funds; and WHEREAS, Corporal Cole was inspired to expand his volunteer efforts northward after seeing an online picture of Bryce Schottel, who is being treated for lymphoma, wearing a Superman costume for Halloween; after making the 11-hour trip to Smithton, Illinois, to meet the seven-year-old, Corporal Cole arrived on the Schottels' doorstep in full Superman attire, much to the elation of young Bryce; and WHEREAS, The captivating visit included a ride in Corporal Cole's "Superman-mobile," a decorated Dodge Charger, and the surprise reveal of the officer's other alter ego, "Iron Man"; Corporal Cole also ventured out to a fund-raiser for Bryce at his elementary school; before bidding farewell, he left the delighted youngster with an action figure and one of his spare capes as mementos of the encounter with his comic book idols; and WHEREAS, For an unforgettable few hours, Damon Cole lifted the spirits of a child in need, and his selfless actions have made him a hero to the Schottel family and a source of inspiration to his community and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Senior Corporal Damon Cole of the Dallas Police Department for his heartening deed and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued success with his charitable work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Corporal Cole as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Meyer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3202 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House