R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Gilbert Jimenez of San Antonio is a courageous Texan
1-2 whose heroic actions on July 13, 2000, rescued a young boy from
1-3 drowning; and
1-4 WHEREAS, An engineering technician with the San Antonio River
1-5 Authority (SARA), Mr. Jimenez was enjoying his lunch break outdoors
1-6 when he witnessed six-year-old Timothy Morales fall into the San
1-7 Antonio River behind the SARA office; acting quickly, he sprinted
1-8 across the back lawn toward the river in order to render aid to the
1-9 young boy; and
1-10 WHEREAS, When his efforts to reach Timothy from the bank
1-11 proved futile, Mr. Jimenez leapt into the water and pulled the boy
1-12 to the safety of the river's shore; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Gilbert Jimenez has distinguished himself as a true
1-14 Texas hero, demonstrating a truly unselfish act of heroism; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Jimenez's prompt intervention and quick thinking
1-16 saved Timothy Morales from serious injury and possible death, and
1-17 his bravery indeed merits highest praise; now, therefore, be it
1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-19 Legislature hereby honor Gilbert Jimenez for his exceptional
1-20 courage and composure in the face of danger; and, be it further
1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-22 prepared for Mr. Jimenez as an expression of high regard by the
1-23 Texas House of Representatives.
Puente
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 498 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House