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78R3451 JH-D

By:  Dunnam                                                       H.R. No. 71 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Curtis Patterson of Waco was recently honored by the 
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for saving the life of a fellow Texan 
on June 12, 2001, and this well-deserved accolade provides a 
fitting opportunity to commend Mr. Patterson's heroic actions; and
	WHEREAS, En route home from her job in Waco, Margaret 
Ratliff, a 33-year-old mother of three, lost control of her car and 
struck a utility pole near China Spring; the pole snapped, and live 
wires sparked a grass fire beneath the car; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson was also headed home from work when he 
observed Ms. Ratliff trapped inside her Mercedes and quickly came 
to her aid; disregarding the lethal threat posed by the downed power 
lines, he pried open the passenger-side door, cut her free from her 
seatbelt, and pulled her to safety; moments later, the car was 
completely engulfed in flames; and
	WHEREAS, The prompt intervention and quick thinking of Curtis 
Patterson saved Ms. Ratliff from serious injury or possible death, 
and the spirit of selflessness and bravery that he displayed is 
truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Curtis Patterson for his exceptional 
courage and composure in the face of a life-threatening situation; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Patterson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.