83R31503 JGH-D
By: Kolkhorst H.R. No. 2796
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Every day, Texas firefighters courageously risk
their lives in the performance of their duties, and on February 15,
2013, Ricky Dale Mantey, Jr., of the Bryan Fire Department was
gravely injured while fighting a fire; and
WHEREAS, Around 11 p.m. that night, a faulty electrical cord
caused a fire at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, and
firefighters soon arrived on the scene and entered the burning
building; and
WHEREAS, During the course of the incident, two firefighters
were trapped by the flames and killed; Mr. Mantey and another
firefighter suffered extensive burns and were transported to a
special unit at The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mantey is a native of Somerville, and that
community has rallied to support him and his family during his
recovery, raising money for a fund and putting up red ribbons around
the town; and
WHEREAS, Texans are fortunate that there are brave
individuals such as Ricky Mantey who are willing to face danger on a
daily basis to protect the lives and property of others, and
Mr. Mantey may face the challenges ahead secure in the knowledge
that he has earned the admiration and gratitude of his fellow
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Ricky Mantey, Jr., for his heroism and
dedication to public safety and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Mantey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.