81R31802 JGH-D
By: Chavez H.R. No. 2375
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alex Boerschinger of El Paso demonstrated bravery
and resolve on May 5, 2009, when he rescued a neighbor from her
burning house; and
WHEREAS, That afternoon, Mr. Boerschinger and his wife,
Anique Vasquez, smelled smoke coming through their air conditioner
in their home in northeast El Paso; they went outside and discovered
a neighboring house in flames, which were spreading to another
house next door; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Vasquez called 9-1-1, and Mr. Boerschinger
knocked on the door of the burning house to warn the residents; when
no one answered, he went in through a side door and found a woman
inside, who was confused and afraid; and
WHEREAS, Despite the thickening, choking smoke, Mr.
Boerschinger took charge and led the woman and her two dogs to
safety; thanks to his decisive action, no one was seriously injured
in the blaze; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boerschinger put himself in harm's way to help a
neighbor in grave danger, and his swift and selfless action averted
what could have been a terrible tragedy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Alex Boerschinger for his life-saving
actions on May 5, 2009, and honor this remarkable gentleman as a
true Texas hero; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Boerschinger as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.