1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 732 1-2 WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Senate join the citizens of 1-3 Graham, Texas, and the entire State of Texas in expressing genuine 1-4 pride and great admiration for the extraordinary acts of heroism 1-5 of Bo Mahler; and 1-6 WHEREAS, On March 15, 1999, Mrs. Cyndi Martin and her two 1-7 sons were enjoying the sidewalk trails in Fireman's Park; the 1-8 boys were riding their bicycles when 3-1/2 year old John missed a 1-9 turn and plunged into Salt Creek; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Reacting to the dangerous situation, his mother 1-11 instinctively jumped into the creek to try and save her son; 1-12 realizing that neither she nor John could swim, she began to 1-13 scream for help; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Responding immediately to the cries he heard, 1-15 Bo Mahler jumped into the water, rescuing both John and his 1-16 mother; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In the performance of this selfless act, Bo Mahler 1-18 brought honor to himself, his family, and his state; it is truly 1-19 an inspiration to us all that such compassion and selflessness 1-20 exist in the world today; and 1-21 WHEREAS, It is fitting that the Texas Senate commend the 1-22 valor of Bo Mahler and recognize his courageous act that returned 1-23 Cyndi and John safely to their family; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 76th Legislature, applaud the undaunted courage of Bo Mahler and 2-2 express its appreciation to him; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 him as a token of the deepest respect and highest regard of the 2-5 Texas Senate. 2-6 Fraser 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 President of the Senate 2-9 I hereby certify that the above 2-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-11 on April 23, 1999. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate