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.