H.R. No. 918
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alex Graves, Tex Mitchell IV, Aaron Walls, and Jake
Yepez of Boy Scout Troop No. 410 in Austin took decisive action on
July 23, 2016, that helped save the life of their troop leader; and
WHEREAS, On that afternoon, the scouts were participating in
a sailing race on Lake Belton when their troop leader, Tex Mitchell
III, suddenly became weak and unable to control the boat; believing
he was suffering from heatstroke, the boys, who were all between the
ages of 11 and 14, drew on their knowledge of first-aid procedures,
shielding him from the sun and cooling him with water; and
WHEREAS, Despite minimal sailing experience, the scouts
worked together in the moment of crisis to maneuver their 24-foot
keelboat safely back to the marina; Mr. Mitchell was rushed to a
local hospital, and after receiving treatment for a severe heart
attack, he was able to make a full recovery; and
WHEREAS, The calm and swift response of these fine young
Texans played a vital role in averting a potential tragedy, and they
have exemplified the highest ideals of the scouting movement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Alex Graves, Tex Mitchell IV, Aaron
Walls, and Jake Yepez of Boy Scout Troop No. 410 for their
lifesaving actions on July 23, 2016, 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 Scouts as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Howard
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 918 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House