Bill Text: TX HR2421 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending Chris Cohen of Midland for rescuing an elderly woman from a burning home.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-22 - Reported enrolled [HR2421 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR2421-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2421

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Chris Cohen of Midland demonstrated remarkable
courage when he rescued an elderly woman from her burning home on
April 27, 2013; and
WHEREAS, That fateful afternoon, Mr. Cohen was in his car on
his way to pick up his two daughters when he saw thick, black smoke
billowing from a house; an elderly man was standing on the front
lawn, and Mr. Cohen stopped to find out if anyone was still inside;
and
WHEREAS, When he discovered that the man's wife had not yet
made it out, Mr. Cohen dashed in through the front door; in the
midst of the intense smoke, he found the woman on the floor in the
entryway; he carried her outside to safety, and she was
subsequently taken by ambulance to Midland Memorial Hospital to be
treated for burns; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cohen's quick and selfless action made all the
difference between a desperate situation and a fatal one, and he is
indeed deserving of special recognition for his outstanding
heroism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Chris Cohen for rescuing a fellow
citizen from a house fire and extend to him sincere best wishes for
all the good fortune he so richly deserves; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cohen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2421 was adopted by the House on May
22, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House