Bill Text: SC S0784 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Aussie Talbott, life-saving 9-year-old
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-04 - Introduced and adopted [S0784 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2021-S0784-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR AUSSIE TALBOTT OF SUMMERVILLE FOR HER TIMELY ACTIONS IN HELPING HER FAMILY ESCAPE THEIR HOME IN AN EARLY-MORNING FIRE.
Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that 9-year-old Aussie Talbott of Summerville demonstrated presence of mind and decisive action in a recent home emergency and that, in so doing, she helped save the lives of her family; and
Whereas, Aussie discovered the fire after waking up to fix her blankets. She looked through a window and saw there was a fire, so she ran to her parents' room and woke them by screaming "fire!"; and
Whereas, she credited the training she had received at school from the fire department for her understanding of what to do in the emergency; and
Whereas, the Summerville Fire Department responded at approximately 4:00 a.m. to the fire in the Barnoy Ridge neighborhood. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found the home fully engulfed in flames. Crews were able to bring the fire under control in thirty minutes; and
Whereas, due to Aussie's quick actions, all but one of the family's pets survived, as well; and
Whereas, the Senate takes great pride and pleasure in acknowledging the achievements of young South Carolinians who, like Aussie Talbott, selflessly give of their time, talents, and energy to help others. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Aussie Talbott of Summerville for her timely actions in helping her family escape their home in an early-morning fire.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Aussie Talbott.
