H.C.R. No. 16 







HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

	WHEREAS, Eleven-year-old Dereck Hatley of Sulphur Springs is 

a courageous young man who rescued his four-year-old friend, 

Anthony Daley, from a vicious dog attack on July 16, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, Dereck and Anthony had been playing with a friendly 

dog when a stray pit bull came upon them; when Anthony began to run, 

the pit bull pulled the young boy to the ground and began biting 

him; and

	WHEREAS, Putting himself directly in harm's way, Dereck ran 

to the aid of his friend and kicked the dog until it released 

Anthony; quickly grabbing his friend, he ran to safety, carrying 

the boy while the two were still being pursued by the attacking dog; 

and

	WHEREAS, Through his actions, Dereck Hatley enabled his 

friend to escape this harrowing incident without life-threatening 

or permanent injuries, and the brave and swift response of this 

remarkable young man has earned him the admiration and appreciation 

of a grateful community; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 

2nd Called Session, hereby honor Dereck Hatley for his exceptional 

act of heroism and commend him for the maturity and composure he 

demonstrated in an emergency situation; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Mr. Hatley as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives and Senate.



                                                                           Homer







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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      



	I certify that H.C.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on 

August 11, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   



	I certify that H.C.R. No. 16 was adopted by the Senate on 

August 15, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.



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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   







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              Governor