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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Kandi Patton, whose good judgment and quick action 
helped save the lives of her family; and

	WHEREAS, Kandi, an 18-year-old student at Mineral Wells 
High School, lived with her parents, Lisa and Russell Patton, and 
her brother, Dustin, in their home in the Salesville community in 
Palo Pinto County; and

	WHEREAS, During the night of April 2, 2006, Kandi, who has 
been blind since birth, smelled smoke and felt something hot on 
her leg; and

	WHEREAS, She ran hastily to her brother's room to tell him 
she thought there was a fire; her brother was able to rouse their 
parents, and the family escaped the burning home; and

	WHEREAS, Although the home was destroyed, Kandi and her 
family were unharmed because of her ability to recognize imminent 
danger, to remain calm, and to react swiftly; now, therefore, be 
it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Kandi Patton
for her resourcefulness and heroism and extend to her best wishes 
for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Estes




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 15, 2006.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate