R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, On three separate occasions since 1995, Houston
1-2 Eagle Scout Andrew Montgomery has saved the life of another,
1-3 exhibiting the bravery and clarity of purpose that are the
1-4 hallmarks of a true scout; and
1-5 WHEREAS, On August 19, 1995, Andrew came to the aid of an
1-6 unconscious, severely wounded woman at the Galveston seawall;
1-7 though he was only 11 years old, he rushed to the woman's side and
1-8 administered life-saving treatment for shock until emergency
1-9 medical services personnel arrived; and
1-10 WHEREAS, Two years later, on August 10, 1997, Andrew and his
1-11 parents came upon an automobile accident in which a large metal
1-12 sign had fallen on a car and trapped passengers, including a baby,
1-13 inside the burning vehicle; Andrew reached inside the vehicle and
1-14 wrapped the infant with a towel as protection from the smoke and
1-15 flames while another motorist cut the child loose from the car
1-16 seat; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Yet again, on September 7, 1998, at the scene of
1-18 another car accident, Andrew proved his bravery and determination;
1-19 two passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer rig filled with
1-20 flammable liquid had wrecked, spilling gasoline and throwing one
1-21 young woman from a car; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Despite imminent danger, Andrew rushed in and
1-23 stabilized the seriously injured victim, treating her for shock and
1-24 severe bleeding using improvised bandages and emergency techniques
2-1 he learned through scouting; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Due to Andrew's courageous and able intervention,
2-3 all three accident victims he has helped through the years have
2-4 survived; even the most recent young woman, who overcame a lengthy
2-5 coma and paralysis, is walking again and has returned to school;
2-6 and
2-7 WHEREAS, Relying on his Red Cross training, inner strength
2-8 and personal faith, and skills learned as a scout with National
2-9 Jamboree Troop 1602, Andrew has made a remarkable difference in the
2-10 lives of those around him; and
2-11 WHEREAS, He has been awarded the Young American Medal for
2-12 Bravery and has been presented with certificates of merit from both
2-13 the Boy Scouts of America and the Red Cross; in addition, he was
2-14 recently nominated for the highest award bestowed by the Boy
2-15 Scouts, the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Through his resolute courage and daring commitment
2-17 toward helping his fellow man, Andrew Montgomery is both an example
2-18 and an inspiration for all Texans, and it is indeed appropriate to
2-19 recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-21 Legislature hereby honor Eagle Scout Andrew Montgomery for his
2-22 singular bravery and heroism in helping others and extend to him
2-23 warmest best wishes for great success and happiness in the years to
2-24 come; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official
2-25 copy of this resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Montgomery as
2-26 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
2-27 Hamric
Laney Glaze Moreno of El Paso
Alexander Goodman Morrison
Allen Goolsby Mowery
Alvarado Gray Naishtat
Averitt Green Najera
Bailey Greenberg Nixon
Berman Grusendorf Noriega
Bonnen Gutierrez Oliveira
Bosse Haggerty Olivo
Brimer Hamric Palmer
Brown of Kaufman Hardcastle Pickett
Brown of Brazos Hartnett Pitts
Burnam Hawley Puente
Capelo Heflin Ramsay
Carter Hilbert Rangel
Chavez Hilderbran Reyna of Bexar
Chisum Hill Reyna of Dallas
Christian Hinojosa Ritter
Clark Hochberg Sadler
Coleman Hodge Salinas
Cook Homer Seaman
Corte Hope Shields
Counts Howard Siebert
Crabb Hunter Smith
Craddick Hupp Smithee
Crownover Isett Solis of Cameron
Cuellar Janek Solis of Bexar
Culberson Jones of Brazos Solomons
Danburg Jones of Lubbock Staples
Davis of Harris Jones of Dallas Swinford
Davis of Dallas Junell Talton
Delisi Keel Telford
Denny Keffer Thompson
Deshotel King of Parker Tillery
Driver King of Uvalde Truitt
Dukes Krusee Turner of Coleman
Dunnam Kuempel Turner of Harris
Dutton Lengefeld Uher
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Uresti
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Van de Putte
Eiland Longoria Walker
Elkins Luna West
Ellis McCall Williams
Farabee McClendon Wilson
Farrar McReynolds Wise
Flores Madden Wohlgemuth
Gallego Marchant Wolens
Garcia Maxey Woolley
George Merritt Yarbrough
Giddings Moreno of Harris Zbranek
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 427 was adopted by the House on April
21, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House