TITLE: Honoring Pastor Jeff King for his assistance in helping to secure the safe return of an eight-year-old kidnapping victim in Fort Worth.

SUMMARY: Honoring Pastor Jeff King for his assistance in helping to secure the safe return of an eight-year-old kidnapping victim in Fort Worth.

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WHEREAS, Pastor Jeff King of Bear Creek Bible Church in Keller is being hailed as a hero after providing a tip to the Fort Worth Police Department that led to the safe return of a kidnapped child; and WHEREAS, On May 18, 2019, an eight-year-old girl was abducted by a man in a car while walking with her mother, and the make and color of the perpetrator's vehicle was soon thereafter reported in an Amber Alert; learning that the victim was the daughter of a childhood friend, Pastor King enlisted the help of another friend to search for the car, and at the suggestion of police, they focused on local apartment buildings, hotels, and parks; their efforts proved fruitless for several hours, but soon after arriving at a Forest Hill hotel 12 miles from where the girl had been taken, they spotted the suspect's car; and WHEREAS, After receiving Pastor King's tip, officers raided a room at the hotel and found both the victim and the suspect; the girl was transported to a local hospital in good condition, and she was soon united with her elated and profoundly grateful family; the suspect has been charged with aggravated kidnapping; and WHEREAS, Pastor Jeff King's assistance proved vital in rescuing a child in grave danger, and citizens across the state are deeply appreciative of the initiative that he demonstrated in a time of crisis; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Jeff King for helping to secure the safe return of an eight-year-old kidnapping victim and extend to him sincere gratitude for his essential contributions; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Pastor King as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Capriglione Goldman Tinderholt Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2163 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House