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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Cody Wendt of Willis demonstrated great courage and |
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initiative on February 15, 2007, when he single-handedly put out a |
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fire on the porch of a neighbor's home; and |
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WHEREAS, While riding home with his family after a dinner |
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out, Cody Wendt noticed flames coming from his elderly neighbors' |
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porch; and |
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WHEREAS, The quick-thinking 14-year-old rushed to the scene |
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and stomped out the fire, risking flames that rose as high as his |
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thighs; his bold efforts extinguished the blaze, preventing it from |
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reaching several oxygen tanks only a few feet away; and |
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WHEREAS, After alerting the homeowners to the situation, Cody |
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and his brother called the local fire department; the Klein |
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Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call, but found the fire |
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already out; and |
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WHEREAS, Aided by seven years of Boy Scout training, Cody |
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Wendt swiftly and correctly assessed a dangerous situation and |
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acted with initiative and heroism; he is clearly an exceptional |
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young man with a generous heart, a courageous spirit, and a cool |
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head; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Cody Wendt for his bravery in saving the |
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lives of his neighbors and extend sincere best wishes to him for a |
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bright and promising future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Wendt as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |