R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 12-year-old Joey Fino, a true Texas hero, for displaying bravery 1-3 and quick thinking to save the life of a friend; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A sixth-grader at Washington-Jackson Math Science 1-5 Center in Wichita Falls, Joey learned the Heimlich maneuver in his 1-6 health class on January 27, 1999; that night, he used the newly 1-7 acquired skill to save the life of a choking friend; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Joey was seated next to his 16-year-old friend, 1-9 Jose, in a youth class at church; Jose, who was eating tiny pieces 1-10 of candy, suddenly began coughing, clutching his throat, and 1-11 turning blue; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Resisting panic and recalling the steps of the 1-13 procedure he learned earlier that day, Joey first asked Jose if he 1-14 wanted help, assisted him to his feet, and correctly performed the 1-15 technique, which restored his friend's breathing; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Joey was the only person of the two dozen young 1-17 people and adults at the church who knew the life-saving technique; 1-18 he plans to continue being attentive in health class to help 1-19 prepare for his chosen career as a physician; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Joey Fino's courage and immediate response in the 1-21 face of life-threatening danger serve as an inspiration to 1-22 individuals everywhere, and it is indeed appropriate that he be 1-23 honored at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby honor Joey Fino for his heroic actions and 2-2 extend to him warmest best wishes for continued success and 2-3 happiness; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. Fino as an expression of highest regard from the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives. Farabee _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 176 was adopted by the House on May 13, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House