SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 429
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Alex Graves, Tex "T." Mitchell IV, Aaron Walls, and
Jake Yepez for their quick thinking and decisive action in saving
the life of their scout leader, Tex Mitchell III; and
WHEREAS, Alex, T., Aaron, and Jake are members of Boy Scout
Troop 410 of Austin; they were aboard a 24-foot keelboat under
the direction of Mr. Mitchell and were participating in a racing
event sponsored by the Lake Belton Yacht Club; one of the boys had
never crewed before, and the other three had only sailed under
adult supervision; and
WHEREAS, During the race, Mr. Mitchell suddenly fell ill
and gradually became incapacitated; Aaron and Jake began
administering first aid while T. and Alex trimmed the sails and
engaged the outboard motor to maneuver the boat back toward the
marina; and
WHEREAS, Upon reaching the marina, the boys discovered
that emergency responders were already en route to the location;
the group was taken to Scott and White Hospital in Temple, where
it was discovered that Mr. Mitchell had suffered a major heart
attack and required the placement of stents in two of his
coronary arteries; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the quick actions of these four young
men, Mr. Mitchell suffered no lasting heart damage and is
expected to make a full recovery; they are truly deserving of
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Alex Graves, Tex "T." Mitchell IV,
Aaron Walls, and Jake Yepez on their courage and their composure
under pressure while saving Mr. Mitchell's life and express its
admiration for their decisive actions; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
these outstanding young men as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate