TITLE: Honoring Jack County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Mahan on his receipt of a Star of Texas Award.

SUMMARY: Honoring Jack County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Mahan on his receipt of a Star of Texas Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jack County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Mahan was honored with a Star of Texas Award on September 11, 2018, at a ceremony in Austin; and WHEREAS, Established by the 78th Texas Legislature in 2003, the Star of Texas Awards annually recognize first responders who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty; recipients are selected by three advisory committees appointed by the governor; and WHEREAS, On the morning of February 4, 2018, Deputy Mahan was assisting with a minor vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highways 281 and 380; due to heavy fog and wet road conditions, a motorist failed to notice the stop sign and lost control while driving through the intersection, striking both Deputy Mahan and a wrecker driver at a speed of approximately 50 miles per hour; Deputy Mahan suffered critical injuries, including multiple fractures requiring surgery, as well as a concussion; at the time of the incident, he was in his first months of service with the Jack County Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, Texans owe an immense debt of gratitude to the men and women of the law enforcement profession who willingly place themselves in harm's way to protect and serve the public, and Deputy Terry Mahan's courage and dedication make him truly deserving of special commendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Deputy Terry Mahan on his receipt of a 2018 Star of Texas Award 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 Mr. Mahan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1111 was adopted by the House on April 12, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House