TITLE: Commending Sergeant Robert Rangel of the Methodist Health System Police Department in Dallas for his heroic actions in confronting an armed assailant.

SUMMARY: Commending Sergeant Robert Rangel of the Methodist Health System Police Department in Dallas for his heroic actions in confronting an armed assailant.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Sergeant Robert Rangel of the Methodist Health System Police Department in Dallas demonstrated exceptional skill and composure when confronting an armed assailant on October 22, 2022; and WHEREAS, On that day, a convicted felon on parole, wearing an ankle monitor and armed with a concealed handgun, was granted permission by his parole officer to be present at Methodist Dallas Medical Center for the birth of his child; and WHEREAS, After an argument with his girlfriend, the alleged suspect opened fire and killed 45-year-old social worker Jacqueline "Jackie" Pokuaa as well as 63-year-old registered nurse Katie "Annette" Flowers, who had responded to the disturbance in the labor and delivery department of the hospital; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Rangel shot and assisted in disarming the alleged suspect, thereby preventing him from escaping and causing further harm to patients, employees, and physicians in the hospital; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Rangel has distinguished himself as a credit to his department and to the law enforcement community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Sergeant Robert Rangel for his heroic actions on October 22, 2022, 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 Sergeant Rangel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anch a Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1305 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House