Bill Text: TX SR909 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Joemarie Ortiz for rescuing four people from a burning vehicle.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-12 - Reported enrolled [SR909 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR909-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Joemarie Ortiz for his heroic actions in rescuing four | ||
people from a burning vehicle; and | ||
WHEREAS, A specialist in the Texas Army National Guard, | ||
Joemarie Ortiz was present at the scene when a vehicle passed | ||
through an intersection and struck a utility pole head-on, | ||
leaving all four passengers of the vehicle dazed and trapped; and | ||
WHEREAS, Disregarding his own safety, Specialist Ortiz | ||
immediately crossed the street and led onlookers in a rescue | ||
effort, breaking out windows, cutting seat belts, and removing | ||
the driver and all the passengers only moments before the entire | ||
vehicle was engulfed in flames; and | ||
WHEREAS, In the performance of this selfless act, | ||
Specialist Ortiz has brought honor to himself, his family, and | ||
the Texas Army National Guard; his compassion and selflessness | ||
are truly an inspiration to us all, and it is fitting that he | ||
receive recognition for his extraordinary valor; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Joemarie Ortiz on his bravery and | ||
quick thinking and extend to him best wishes for success in all | ||
his endeavors; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Ogden | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 12, 2011. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |