LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Benny Kirkland for his courageous acts
and devotion to ensuring justice

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take
prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Benny Kirkland for his courageous acts and devotion to ensuring justice;
and
WHEREAS, Benny Kirkland witnessed the tragedy of a 14-year-old boy on
a bicycle being struck and killed by a vehicle driven by an intoxicated
man; and
WHEREAS, Benny Kirkland witnessed the driver leave the scene of the
accident and proceeded to follow him home; he then demanded the driver
return to the scene of the accident; and
WHEREAS, Due to the quick and astute actions of Benny Kirkland,
justice was served; and
WHEREAS, Benny Kirkland demonstrated the qualities of perseverance,
bravery, and quick-wittedness; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when an act of
such valor is brought to our official attention, the same should be
memorialized for the edification and emulation of all; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Benny Kirkland for his courageous acts and devotion to ensuring
justice; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Benny Kirkland.