HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Three San Angelo residents, Jonathan Galindo, Hervey 1-2 Rey, and Fernando Rey, are indeed deserving of special recognition 1-3 for their heroic efforts on December 17, 1999, that saved the lives 1-4 of two plane-crash victims; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The twin-engine airplane was en route to Houston 1-6 when it aborted an attempted landing at Reagan County Airport and 1-7 lost control; as it headed toward Big Lake, the plane clipped power 1-8 lines, hit a utility pole, and came to a halt between two homes 1-9 before erupting in flames, leaving occupants Robert Nardizzi and 1-10 Mike Naegli in tremendous peril; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Having watched the plane crash within 50 feet of 1-12 his front door, 14-year-old Hervey Rey quickly joined his uncle, 1-13 Fernando Rey, and 17-year-old neighbor Jonathan Galindo in working 1-14 to save the men from the burning wreckage; while both occupants had 1-15 been seriously injured, Mr. Nardizzi was able to climb out on the 1-16 plane's wing, but Mr. Naegli was trapped within the confines of the 1-17 plane until being pulled to safety by Fernando Rey; and 1-18 WHEREAS, With the aid of fellow residents, the trio rendered 1-19 medical aid to the victims and valiantly fought the flames from the 1-20 crash with a water hose until help arrived; suffering extensive 1-21 injuries from both the crash and fire, Mr. Nardizzi and Mr. Naegli 1-22 are truly fortunate to have escaped with their lives and are 1-23 undoubtedly indebted to these three Texas heroes for their 1-24 courageous acts; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The prompt intervention and quick thinking of 2-2 Jonathan Galindo, Hervey Rey, and Fernando Rey saved two men from 2-3 certain death, and the spirit of selflessness and bravery that they 2-4 displayed indeed merits our highest praise; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-6 hereby honor Jonathan Galindo, Hervey Rey, and Fernando Rey for 2-7 their exceptional acts of heroism and commend them for the 2-8 composure they demonstrated in the face of grave danger; and, be it 2-9 further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for these gentlemen as an expression of high regard by the 2-12 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Craddick _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 44 was adopted by the House on March 29, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 44 was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 2001, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor