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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 90
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize State Trooper Franklin Randolph for his lifesaving |
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actions while serving in the line of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, Franklin Randolph is a Texas Department of Public |
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Safety trooper stationed in Burnet County; on November 7, 2016, |
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he responded to a call about a driver trapped in a vehicle at a |
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low-water crossing; upon arriving at the scene, he found the |
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driver in a partially submerged vehicle; the determined officer |
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braved the treacherous water and was able to pull the driver |
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through a window, as Deputy Eric Molina of the Burnet County |
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Sheriff's Department lowered a rescue rope to the water; Trooper |
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Randolph held on to the victim and the rope as the deputy pulled |
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them both to safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Trooper Randolph is a highly respected officer |
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who has diligently upheld the department's mission to protect and |
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serve the citizens of Texas; he has manifested uncommon |
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dedication in managing his far-reaching responsibilities, and he |
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is admired by colleagues and area residents for his bravery and |
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perseverance; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Public Safety and the |
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Texas Public Safety Commission honored Trooper Randolph for his |
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exceptional act of heroism with a Lifesaving Award at a ceremony |
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in Austin on June 15, 2017; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend State Trooper |
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Franklin Randolph for his quick thinking and courage in the line |
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of duty and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Buckingham |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on August 3, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |