SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1107

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Texas A&M University at Galveston offshore sailing team who were crew members of its sailboat Reveille during Texas Race Week for their daring rescue; and

WHEREAS, During Texas Race Week, student captain April Spiller, assistant sailing coach Roger Stone, and crew members Justin McDonald, Emilee Stevens, David Guzman, and Richard Hayes responded to a vessel in distress; and

WHEREAS, When the crew of the Reveille saw the dismasting of the sailboat Paladin, they lowered their sails and motored back to rescue the sailboat, which was drifting dangerously close to the rocks of Galveston's South Jetty; and

WHEREAS, The crew members of the Reveille surrendered a commanding lead to rescue the sailors and tow the Paladin out of harm's way; and

WHEREAS, For the gallant performance of its crew members, the race committee awarded the Reveille enough points to capture first place in class and fleet; in addition, each crew member received a special award for the rescue; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the coach, captain, and crew of the Texas A&M University at Galveston sailboat Reveille for their service to others and for upholding the finest traditions of seamanship; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard 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 May 21, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate