SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Fire Chief C.T. "Tommy" Anderson of Santa Fe, Texas, 
for coming to the rescue of Smokey, a horse who was caught in a 
tree; and

	WHEREAS, In the early morning of January 19, 2005,
Chief Anderson responded to an emergency call to rescue the 
three-year-old, 1,000-pound gelding; and

	WHEREAS, Under Tommy Anderson's leadership, firefighters, 
emergency medical teams, a veterinarian, the rescue group 
Habitat for Horses, and a neighbor worked for more than two 
hours, using a forklift and chainsaws to release Smokey; in order 
to lift Smokey up, the rescue crew rigged up a sling with a fire 
hose and wrapped it around the horse's body; and

	WHEREAS, Chief Anderson deserves recognition for his 
expertise in handling this most unusual case and for organizing a 
team of skilled and caring people to assist in the rescue of 
Smokey; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Fire Chief C.T. Anderson for his 
dedication to his work and his leadership in rescuing Smokey from 
a precarious situation; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Fire Chief Anderson as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                         Jackson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 7, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate