By Puente H.R. No. 498 77R6300 JKB-D 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.