Bill Text: TX HR1069 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Senior Captain Edward Escamilla and firefighters Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones of the Houston Fire Department for their actions in responding to an apartment fire.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-05-23 - Reported enrolled [HR1069 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR1069-Introduced.html

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89R27671 TBO-D
By: Simmons H.R. No. 1069

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Senior Captain Edward Escamilla and firefighters
Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones of the Houston Fire Department
demonstrated great bravery in the line of duty when they responded
to an apartment fire on January 7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The two-alarm fire broke out at an apartment complex
in southeast Houston at approximately 5:30 a.m. and quickly spread,
consuming two units and prompting an urgent evacuation; after
arriving at the scene, the three firefighters entered the building
to check if anyone was still inside; during their search, they
became trapped by a heavy door, and they issued a distress call for
rescue; and
WHEREAS, As their gear melted due to the extreme heat, the
team sustained severe burns to their hands, legs, and necks;
another firefighter subsequently ripped the door open and helped
them get to safety; following weeks of extensive treatment at
Memorial Hermann Hospital, all three of the firefighters were
eventually discharged from its burn unit; and
WHEREAS, Every day, firefighters are called upon to put
themselves in harm's way to come to the aid of their fellow
citizens, and through their valiant actions, these heroic Texans
have distinguished themselves as exemplary members of their
profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Senior Captain Edward Escamilla and
firefighters Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones for their courageous
actions in responding to an apartment fire and extend to each of
them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for each firefighter as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.