Bill Text: TX SR109 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Jon Ferrell and Michael Garcia for rescuing the victim of a fire.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-07 - Reported enrolled [SR109 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR109-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Jon Ferrell and Michael Garcia of Abilene for their | ||
heroic actions in rescuing the victim of a fire; and | ||
WHEREAS, On the morning of July 12, 2017, a fire broke out | ||
in the second-floor apartment of Ashley Hardy and her family; | ||
civilians Jon Ferrell and Michael Garcia were the first to arrive | ||
at the scene, and disregarding their own safety, they entered the | ||
burning apartment; and | ||
WHEREAS, The two men, without the benefit of firefighting | ||
equipment, braved smoke and flames to reach Ashley Hardy, who had | ||
been overcome by the heat and smoke; they successfully removed | ||
her from the apartment to safety; and | ||
WHEREAS, The quick thinking and decisive action of these | ||
men more than likely saved the life of Ashley Hardy, and it is | ||
truly fitting that they receive special recognition for their | ||
selfless deed; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Jon Ferrell and | ||
Michael Garcia on the courage they demonstrated by rescuing a | ||
victim in the midst of a dangerous, life-threatening situation; | ||
and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Buckingham | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on August 7, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |