TITLE: Honoring Officer Jason Voelz of the Garland Police Department for his public service.

SUMMARY: Honoring Officer Jason Voelz of the Garland Police Department for his public service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Each and every day, law enforcement professionals across this state and nation willingly place themselves in harm's way to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, One such dedicated public servant, Officer Jason Voelz of the Garland Police Department, was injured in the line of duty on December 19, 2010; an officer with the department for five years, he was arresting an individual for outstanding warrants shortly after 1 a.m. on the President George Bush Turnpike when the incident occurred; and WHEREAS, Officer Voelz had just placed a suspect in the back of his patrol car when he was struck from behind by another vehicle; the force of the impact propelled him into the air, and his patrol car, a second patrol car that had recently arrived on the scene, and a third car were also hit; and WHEREAS, A helicopter ambulance flew Officer Voelz to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, where he was treated for several broken bones; the man who struck him was arrested for driving while intoxicated; and WHEREAS, The brave men and women who patrol our cities and roadways ensure a safer environment for all, and Officer Jason Voelz is truly worthy of our unwavering support and gratitude for his dedication to public safety; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Officer Jason Voelz for his outstanding public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for a swift and complete recovery; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Voelz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1470 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House