TITLE: Commending Officer James Vernier of the UT-Arlington Police Department for saving a man's life.

SUMMARY: Commending Officer James Vernier of the UT-Arlington Police Department for saving a man's life.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Officer James Vernier of The University of Texas at Arlington Police Department demonstrated notable skill and composure when he rendered critical, life-saving assistance during a sporting event on the campus of UTA on January 10, 2015; and WHEREAS, During a men's basketball game at College Park Center that evening, one of the game's officials began to experience chest pains and shortness of breath; he then collapsed, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing; and WHEREAS, Recognizing the symptoms of cardiac arrest, Officer Vernier immediately began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the individual in need; thanks to the officer's skillful attention, the referee began to breathe again and regained consciousness; and WHEREAS, Officer Vernier continued to attend to the victim until the arrival of emergency medical technicians, who took the man to an Arlington hospital, where he was treated for a heart attack; and WHEREAS, A UTA police officer for four years, Officer Vernier has also served with the Texas Air National Guard, and he is completing a master's degree in criminology and political science; and WHEREAS, Every day, the peace officers of Texas come to the aid of individuals in desperate situations, and in providing vital aid in an emergency, Officer James Vernier has exemplified the highest ideals of his profession; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature commend Officer James Vernier for saving a man's life and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Vernier as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1561 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House