[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 161 (Friday, October 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 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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