85R32426 BK-D
By: Hefner H.R. No. 2543
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Eight-year-old Zachary Cousin of Winnsboro
demonstrated courage and presence of mind well beyond his years on
April 29, 2017, when he helped rescue his family after a traumatic
accident; and
WHEREAS, The son of Holly and Seth Cousin, Zachary was
accompanying his parents and his siblings, 10-year-old Carter and
10-month-old Birdie, on a trip to visit relatives when they found
themselves in the path of a tornado on Highway 98; the twister swept
their sport utility vehicle off the roadway and sent it rolling
several times; and
WHEREAS, After regaining consciousness, Zachary saw that his
parents and siblings were alive but badly injured; he first helped
his older brother out of the back row of seats, and after escaping
the SUV, the two boys made their way to the road, where their mother
was trying to flag down a passing car for help; and
WHEREAS, Zachary then returned to the SUV, where after
several attempts, he was able to free his infant sister from her car
seat; he carefully pulled Birdie through a small opening and then
brought her to their mother; Zachary returned a second time to
attempt to help his father, but Mr. Cousin was trapped inside the
severely damaged vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Zachary's mother was soon able to stop a passing
motorist, who rushed her and the children to a nearby hospital; a
short while later, first responders rescued Zachary's father using
the Jaws of Life; fortunate to have survived this harrowing
incident, the family continues to support one another as they
recover from their injuries; and
WHEREAS, In a dire situation, Zachary Cousin distinguished
himself as an exceptionally brave and capable young Texan, and his
remarkable heroism is an inspiration to all who know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Zachary Cousin for his efforts to rescue
his family after a serious vehicle accident and extend to him and
his loved ones sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Zachary Cousin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.