R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Police Officer Wayne Wright of the Big Spring Police
 1-2     Department is an outstanding and heroic public servant whose
 1-3     actions truly merit legislative recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The quick response of Officer Wright on October 15,
 1-5     1998, saved the life of an individual trapped inside a burning
 1-6     home; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Upon his arrival at the scene, Officer Wright
 1-8     learned someone was located in the flame-engulfed residence and,
 1-9     putting his personal safety aside, entered the home hoping to
1-10     rescue that individual; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The success of his first attempt was stifled by the
1-12     penetrating smoke, but he was able to locate the trapped man,
1-13     fighting the intense heat, smoke, and flames to rescue the victim;
1-14     and
1-15           WHEREAS, The steadfast courage with which Officer Wright
1-16     approached the situation was instrumental in saving the victim; his
1-17     great concern for the safety and protection of others has earned
1-18     him the admiration and esteem of his professional colleagues, and
1-19     it is fitting that the Texas House of Representatives also
1-20     recognize his praiseworthy deed; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby commend Police Officer Wayne Wright on his
1-23     exemplary act of heroism; and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for Officer Wright as an expression of high regard by the
 2-2     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 30 was adopted by the House on March
         25, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House