Bill Text: VA HR374 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending David T. Goodman.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-10 - Bill text as passed House (HR374ER) [HR374 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HR374-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2016, David T. Goodman, an officer with the Salem Police Department, administered life-saving first aid to a wounded man in the City of Roanoke; and
WHEREAS, while traveling on Greenland Avenue in Roanoke, David Goodman, who was off duty at the time, noticed several individuals near an unresponsive man on the ground; he quickly assessed the situation and determined he could provide assistance; and
WHEREAS, after exiting his vehicle, David Goodman learned that the man had been shot and began providing first aid; after attempting to stop the victim's bleeding, he administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation until first responders arrived; and
WHEREAS, David Goodman's situational awareness and quick actions helped stabilize the victim, who was able to receive treatment; and
WHEREAS, David Goodman is an exemplar of the professionalism, dedication, and care for the community demonstrated by all of the officers of the Salem Police Department; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That David T. Goodman hereby be commended for his life-saving actions while off duty in August 2016; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to David T. Goodman as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his heroic actions in service to a member of the Roanoke community.