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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Senior Captain Edward Escamilla and firefighters |
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Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones of the Houston Fire Department |
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demonstrated great bravery in the line of duty when they responded |
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to an apartment fire on January 7, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, The two-alarm fire broke out at an apartment complex |
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in southeast Houston at approximately 5:30 a.m. and quickly spread, |
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consuming two units and prompting an urgent evacuation; after |
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arriving at the scene, the three firefighters entered the building |
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to check if anyone was still inside; during their search, they |
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became trapped by a heavy door, and they issued a distress call for |
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rescue; and |
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WHEREAS, As their gear melted due to the extreme heat, the |
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team sustained severe burns to their hands, legs, and necks; |
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another firefighter subsequently ripped the door open and helped |
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them get to safety; following weeks of extensive treatment at |
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Memorial Hermann Hospital, all three of the firefighters were |
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eventually discharged from its burn unit; and |
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WHEREAS, Every day, firefighters are called upon to put |
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themselves in harm's way to come to the aid of their fellow |
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citizens, and through their valiant actions, these heroic Texans |
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have distinguished themselves as exemplary members of their |
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profession; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Senior Captain Edward Escamilla and |
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firefighters Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones for their courageous |
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actions in responding to an apartment fire and extend to each of |
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them 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 each firefighter as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |