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TRIBUTE TO HOMETOWN HERO RONALD CRONIN
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HON. BETH VAN DUYNE
of texas
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 7, 2022
Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 15-year Dallas Police Department veteran, Officer Ronald Cronin.
Officer Cronin was recently presented with a Life-Saving Award from the Sons of the American Revolution for his courageous actions that stopped an active shooter at Dallas Love Field Airport in July.
Thinking of others before himself, Officer Cronin took swift action and put his life on the line to ensure the hundreds of Love Field travelers around him lived another day.
Just as the shooter pulled her firearm, Officer Cronin was on the scene, giving her loud verbal commands to drop the weapon.
Disregarding the verbal commands, she began firing her weapon at Officer Cronin and innocent bystanders. He quickly returned fire, hit the shooter, and held his position until fellow officers arrived to take the shooter into custody.
If it weren't for Officer Cronin's selfless acts of courage, this disturbing incident could have ended in tragedy. On behalf of the entire Dallas-Fort Worth community, I thank Officer Cronin for his actions that day and his 15 years of service with the Dallas Police Department.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(2)
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