R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Lacy Turner of Eastland, Texas, whose recent heroic actions helped 1-3 save the life of Caleb Panzera; and 1-4 WHEREAS, On May 11, 1997, Ms. Turner, a senior at Eastland 1-5 High School who plans to enter the nursing field, was driving home 1-6 when she saw a young boy being attacked by a dog; and 1-7 WHEREAS, She immediately stopped her vehicle and ran to the 1-8 rescue of 4-1/2 year-old Caleb Panzera; placing herself directly in 1-9 harm's way, she kicked the dog away from Caleb Panzera, who was 1-10 badly bitten on the back and neck and had suffered a broken arm, to 1-11 keep the child from being further injured; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Ms. Turner's selfless and courageous behavior is a 1-13 source of great pride to her parents, David and Kathi Turner, her 1-14 friends and classmates, and to the entire Eastland community; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The prompt intervention of Lacy Turner saved 1-16 Caleb Panzera from suffering more serious or even life-threatening 1-17 injuries, and her inspirational actions are truly worthy of special 1-18 legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby commend Lacy Turner on her exceptional actions 1-21 in coming to the aid of Caleb Panzera; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Lacy Turner as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives. Keffer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1179 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House