H.R. No. 408



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jacob "Jake" Herron of Austin displayed impressive 
bravery and quick thinking in saving the life of a friend, and for 
his actions he has been awarded a Heroism Medal from the Boy Scouts 
of America; and
	WHEREAS, On September 9, 2004, Mr. Herron, a junior at John B. 
Connally High School, was practicing "lung-buster" underwater 
drills with other members of the school's swim team at the Katherine 
Fleischer Pool in Wells Branch; and
	WHEREAS, While performing the challenging drill, his friend 
and teammate Robert Aboud became unconscious, a condition first 
noticed by Mr. Herron, who immediately went to the rescue, 
assessing his friend's condition and pulling him to the side of the 
pool and preparing to perform CPR; Mr. Aboud regained 
consciousness, and Mr. Herron called his friend's parents to inform 
them of the situation and offer reassurance, while EMS responders 
were en route to the scene; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Herron is a valued member of Boy Scout Troop 4277 
of the Capitol Area Council and a Star Scout; and
	WHEREAS, Through his selfless actions on September 9, 2004, 
Jake Herron exemplified the best of the human spirit, and it is most 
fitting to take this opportunity to honor this remarkable young 
man; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jacob "Jake" 
Herron on his receipt of a Heroism Award from the Boy Scouts of 
America for saving the life of his friend; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Herron as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 408 was adopted by the House on July 
20, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House