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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 909
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Joemari Ortiz for his heroic actions in rescuing four |
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people from a burning vehicle; and |
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WHEREAS, A specialist in the Texas Army National Guard, |
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Joemari Ortiz was present at the scene when a vehicle passed |
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through an intersection and struck a utility pole head-on, |
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leaving all four passengers of the vehicle dazed and trapped; and |
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WHEREAS, Disregarding his own safety, Specialist Ortiz |
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immediately crossed the street and led onlookers in a rescue |
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effort, breaking out windows, cutting seat belts, and removing |
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the driver and all the passengers only moments before the entire |
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vehicle was engulfed in flames; and |
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WHEREAS, In the performance of this selfless act, |
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Specialist Ortiz has brought honor to himself, his family, and |
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the Texas Army National Guard; his compassion and selflessness |
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are truly an inspiration to us all, and it is fitting that he |
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receive recognition for his extraordinary valor; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Joemari Ortiz on his bravery and |
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quick thinking and extend to him best wishes for success in all |
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his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Ogden |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 12, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |