H.R. No. 2193
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Four employees from North Loop Elementary School in
El Paso worked together to save the life of a woman and aid her
family during a house fire on April 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, When a house went up in flames near the school, a
seven-year-old North Loop student called to the school custodians
for help; and
WHEREAS, Thinking quickly and working together, Rafael
Camacho and Everardo Chacon broke a window and went inside to rescue
a woman from the burning house; and
WHEREAS, Meanwhile, Rita Espinoza called 911 and comforted
the little girl, while Lorena Gonzales assisted other family
members fleeing the house; and
WHEREAS, For their bravery and compassion, Mr. Camacho, Mr.
Chacon, Ms. Espinoza, and Ms. Gonzales have been recognized with
certificates from the El Paso Fire Department, and they may indeed
take pride in their swift and selfless action to aid a family in
need; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Rafael Camacho, Everardo Chacon, Rita
Espinoza, and Lorena Gonzales for their courageous efforts on April
1, 2009, and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the rescuers as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2193 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House