H.R. No. 341 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 1-2 pleasure in honoring Logan Johnson, a 17-year-old resident of 1-3 Dallas whose selfless actions saved the life of a man he had never 1-4 met; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Newly employed as a delivery driver for Campisi's 1-6 Take-Out, Mr. Johnson was driving on Campbell Road on the evening 1-7 of February 20, 1995, when he saw a car swerve off the street and 1-8 plunge into the icy waters of a nearby pond; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Immediately realizing the gravity of the situation, 1-10 this exceptional young man quickly pulled off the road and 1-11 discovered that a man was trapped inside the vehicle; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Disregarding his own safety, Mr. Johnson dove into 1-13 the bitterly cold water and swam 50 yards to pull the Reverend John 1-14 Kershaw from the sinking vehicle and then helped the weakened man 1-15 to shore; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This extraordinary act of unflinching bravery not 1-17 only has saved the life of Reverend Kershaw, but has transformed 1-18 the life of Mr. Johnson as well, giving this courageous young Texan 1-19 a new perspective on the important role his actions play in the 1-20 lives of those around him; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby commend Logan Johnson for his exceptional act of 1-23 heroism and for the rare maturity and composure he has displayed in 1-24 the face of grave danger; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. Johnson as an expression of gratitude and highest 2-3 esteem by the Texas House of Representatives.