05 LC 98
0219
House
Resolution 220
By:
Representatives Barnard of the
166th,
Cole of the
125th,
Cox of the
102nd,
Stephens of the
164th,
Lane of the
158th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Trooper First Class David Q. Holland III, Peace Officer of the Year for Valor,
commending his outstanding performance, and inviting him to appear before the
House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Trooper First Class David Q. Holland III has been named Officer of the Year for
Valor by the Peace Officers Association of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
TFC Holland was on regular patrol in Emanuel County when he heard that a suspect
was fleeing a sheriff's deputy in the early hours of August 30, 2003, and joined
the pursuit; and
WHEREAS,
taking the lead in the pursuit, TFC Holland made several attempts to end the
chase, but the suspect repeatedly rammed TFC
Holland́s
vehicle, checking each of the trooper's efforts; and
WHEREAS,
realizing the danger to other motorists, TFC Holland maneuvered his unit in
front of the suspect in an attempt to slow the vehicle and was rammed several
times but was ultimately able to end the pursuit through execution of the
pursuit intervention technique maneuver; and
WHEREAS,
when the armed suspect threatened TFC Holland and Officer Alford, TFC Holland
was forced to act defensively, shooting the suspect twice, after which he
secured the
suspect́s
weapon and monitored his condition until medical assistance arrived;
and
WHEREAS,
he unselfishly put his life on the line to assist and protect a fellow law
enforcement officer and to ensure the safety of the public, and his high
personal standards and steady resolve have brought honor to all who valiantly
serve in law enforcement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing and commending Trooper First Class David Q.
Holland III on being chosen Officer of the Year for Valor by the Peace Officers
Association of Georgia and extend their sincere gratitude for his courageous
service to the citizens of the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Trooper First Class David Q. Holland III is
invited to the House of Representatives for purposes of being recognized by the
House and receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution at a date and time to
be fixed by the Speaker of the House.