R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor

 1-2     Craig Trammell of Amarillo, whose recent heroic actions saved the

 1-3     life of 73-year-old Louise Brown; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, While delivering newspapers to customers on his

 1-5     daughter's paper route, this humanitarian heard cries of distress

 1-6     coming from behind Mrs. Brown's house and pulled into her driveway

 1-7     to investigate; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Mr. Trammell saw Mrs. Brown lying motionless on the

 1-9     ground and immediately rushed to her aid; recognizing the gravity

1-10     of the situation he quickly called 911, retrieved a towel to

1-11     staunch the flow of blood from her badly cut arm, and brought her

1-12     oxygen supply to her side; and

1-13           WHEREAS, He then administered emergency cardiac treatment to

1-14     start Mrs. Brown's heart beating and stayed by her side until the

1-15     arrival of an emergency medical services unit; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The prompt response of Mr. Trammell was likely

1-17     responsible for saving the life of Mrs. Brown, and his

1-18     inspirational actions are truly worthy of special legislative

1-19     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-21     Legislature hereby commend Craig Trammell on his exceptional

1-22     actions in coming to the aid of Louise Brown; and, be it further

1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-24     prepared for Mr. Trammell as an expression of high regard by the

 2-1     Texas House of Representatives.

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 629 was adopted by the House on May

         10, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House