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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 374 Offered February 6, 2017 Commending David T. Goodman. ---------- Patron-- Habeeb ----------

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.