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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In an extraordinary act of courage, Jerry Moore of |
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Dallas rescued an elderly neighbor from a burning house on April 9, |
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2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Before dawn that morning, Mr. Moore smelled smoke |
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and saw fire coming from the home of his 90-year-old neighbor, |
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Willie Rabb; rushing next door, Mr. Moore banged frantically on the |
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windows of Mr. Rabb's house, until, from behind one, he heard a low |
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moan; and |
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WHEREAS, Peering into the window, Mr. Moore saw Mr. Rabb |
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gasping for breath on a bed that was already in flames; without a |
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moment's hesitation, Mr. Moore broke through the window, and taking |
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his neighbor under his arms, dragged him out over the dresser and |
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out the window; and |
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WHEREAS, Despite cutting an artery on the broken glass, Mr. |
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Moore and another neighbor carried Mr. Rabb to safety; although he |
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suffered burns and smoke inhalation, Mr. Rabb survived as a result |
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of Mr. Moore's heroism; and |
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WHEREAS, Through quick thinking and forthright action, and at |
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considerable risk to himself, Jerry Moore saved the life of his |
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neighbor, and it is most fitting to recognize him for his remarkable |
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act; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Jerry Moore for rescuing his neighbor and |
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extend sincere best wishes to him for all the good fortune he so |
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richly deserves; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Moore as an expression of high esteem by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |