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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 429
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Alex Graves, Tex "T." Mitchell IV, Aaron Walls, and |
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Jake Yepez for their quick thinking and decisive action in saving |
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the life of their scout leader, Tex Mitchell III; and |
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WHEREAS, Alex, T., Aaron, and Jake are members of Boy Scout |
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Troop 410 of Austin; they were aboard a 24-foot keelboat under |
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the direction of Mr. Mitchell and were participating in a racing |
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event sponsored by the Lake Belton Yacht Club; one of the boys had |
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never crewed before, and the other three had only sailed under |
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adult supervision; and |
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WHEREAS, During the race, Mr. Mitchell suddenly fell ill |
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and gradually became incapacitated; Aaron and Jake began |
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administering first aid while T. and Alex trimmed the sails and |
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engaged the outboard motor to maneuver the boat back toward the |
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marina; and |
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WHEREAS, Upon reaching the marina, the boys discovered |
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that emergency responders were already en route to the location; |
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the group was taken to Scott and White Hospital in Temple, where |
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it was discovered that Mr. Mitchell had suffered a major heart |
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attack and required the placement of stents in two of his |
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coronary arteries; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to the quick actions of these four young |
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men, Mr. Mitchell suffered no lasting heart damage and is |
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expected to make a full recovery; they are truly deserving of |
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special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Alex Graves, Tex "T." Mitchell IV, |
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Aaron Walls, and Jake Yepez on their courage and their composure |
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under pressure while saving Mr. Mitchell's life and express its |
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admiration for their decisive actions; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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these outstanding young men as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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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 March 15, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |