H.R. No. 999
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sixth-grader Alexis Rodriguez of Waco demonstrated
considerable bravery when she rescued two young family members from
a house fire on January 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A student at Cesar Chavez Middle School,
Ms. Rodriguez was watching television that evening when she smelled
smoke and then discovered flames; she initially tried to douse the
fire herself with a bucket of water, but it had already grown too
large; and
WHEREAS, Thinking quickly, Ms. Rodriguez remembered that two
of her cousins, a one-year-old and a three-year-old, were in a back
bedroom, and she carried each one to safety outside the house; and
WHEREAS, The Waco Fire Department presented Ms. Rodriguez
with a certificate of commendation in recognition of her heroism;
and
WHEREAS, Alexis Rodriguez's actions in a frightening and
dangerous situation helped to avert an even greater tragedy, and it
is a pleasure to honor her for her courage and composure; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Alexis Rodriguez for rescuing her two
young cousins from a burning house and extend to her sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 999 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House