H.R. No. 1342


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who react quickly and appropriately in emergencies are truly deserving of our admiration and gratitude, and Kyle Stacy of Jacksonville is one such individual; and WHEREAS, An eighth-grader in Darvin Hooker's health class at Jacksonville Middle School, Mr. Stacy put lifesaving techniques he had recently been taught to good use on December 23, 2004, when he saved a woman from choking; and WHEREAS, Drawing on knowledge acquired in a CPR training class taught by Jamie Maddox, Mr. Stacy quickly went to the woman's aid and performed the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a trapped food particle, and his presence of mind and clear-headed competence were instrumental in the quick resolution of a dangerous situation; and WHEREAS, In acting swiftly and correctly during a crisis, Mr. Stacy surely averted a terrible tragedy and showed himself to be a caring member of his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby honor Kyle Stacy of Jacksonville for his actions in an emergency and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Stacy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hopson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1342 was adopted by the House on May 13, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House