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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Cory Hansen of the Austin Fire Department provided |
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invaluable assistance in response to a house fire in North Austin on |
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April 20, 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, In the early hours of that morning, Mr. Hansen and |
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his fellow firefighters were called to the scene of a home that was |
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engulfed in flames; when they learned that someone might be inside |
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the burning structure, the crew quickly gained access into the |
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house by breaking a bedroom window; the conditions in the structure |
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were extremely high risk, with very low visibility and thick black |
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smoke, but the crew proceeded to perform a tactical search; |
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Mr. Hansen and his teammate found an individual lying face down on |
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the floor, and they quickly moved the victim outside; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hansen has served with the Austin Fire |
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Department Ladder 8 crew for seven years, and he was presented with |
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the Medal of Merit from the department in recognition of his |
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exemplary efforts during the incident; in addition, he is a proud |
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veteran of the U.S. Army and the devoted father of two sons; and |
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WHEREAS, This dedicated first responder has embodied the |
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highest ideals of his profession, and he is indeed deserving of |
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special recognition for his exceptional heroism; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Cory Hansen for his |
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courageous actions in responding to a house fire and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hansen as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |