SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59

WHEREAS, Emergency medical technician Aaron Mann of the Wise County Office of Emergency Management has been named the recipient of a Medal of Valor in recognition of his role in saving the life of a Fort Worth resident involved in a vehicle accident; and

WHEREAS, On February 2, 2022, Aaron Mann responded to a traffic incident in which a car with two occupants lost control on an iced-over bridge and plunged into the Trinity River; the passenger was pulled from the vehicle by a witness, and the driver remained trapped in the car when it sank; an EMS swift water technician, Mr. Mann swam into the frigid river, located the vehicle, and conducted a series of dives to extract the man from the car; he brought the victim to the shore, where waiting emergency personnel performed lifesaving procedures; the man was transported to a hospital and is expected to fully recover; and

WHEREAS, Every day, the first responders of Texas are called to the aid of individuals in need, and through his quick and courageous action in this critical situation, Aaron Mann upheld the highest standards of his profession and helped to save the life of a fellow citizen; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate Aaron Mann of the Wise County Office of Emergency Management on his receipt of a Medal of Valor and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Mann as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate