R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, San Antonio citizens Oscar Vicks, Willie Mitchell, 1-2 and the Reverend Ron Lister are most worthy of special recognition 1-3 for the heroism they recently displayed in the face of grave 1-4 danger; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On October 17-18, 1998, torrential rains blanketed 1-6 much of Central Texas, producing a flood in San Antonio that proved 1-7 to be the worst natural disaster in the city's 300-year history, 1-8 claiming 31 lives and causing more than a billion dollars in 1-9 property damage; and 1-10 WHEREAS, During this tragedy, Mr. Vicks, Mr. Mitchell, and 1-11 Reverend Lister demonstrated true bravery by risking their own 1-12 lives to help rescue many of their neighbors, intrepidly carrying 1-13 them on their backs through high currents and snake-infested waters 1-14 to safety; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The humanitarian spirit and heroic actions of these 1-16 three courageous San Antonio men are indeed commendable, and it is 1-17 appropriate to pay tribute to them at this time; now, therefore, be 1-18 it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby honor Oscar Vicks, Willie Mitchell, and the 1-21 Reverend Ron Lister for their valiant rescue efforts during the 1-22 October 1998 flood in San Antonio and extend to them sincere best 1-23 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. Vicks, Mr. Mitchell, and Reverend Lister as an 2-2 expression of highest regard by the Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 649 was adopted by the House on April 28, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House