H.R. No. 351
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In an outstanding demonstration of courage and
dedication to duty, Deputies Braedon Boznango and Carlton
Carrington of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office risked their
lives to rescue a man from a burning vehicle on December 13, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, On that evening, the deputies were called to the
scene of a major accident on State Highway 124 just south of Winnie,
where they found a vehicle that was fully engulfed in flames; and
WHEREAS, Braving intense heat, the two officers were able to
pull the vehicle's unconscious driver through one of its windows;
the victim, who suffered severe burn injuries, was airlifted to a
hospital but managed to improve to stable condition within several
days; and
WHEREAS, Hailed as heroes for their actions on that day,
Deputies Braedon Boznango and Carlton Carrington placed themselves
in harm's way to save a man from certain death, and the unhesitating
selflessness of these valiant officers is a source of pride to their
department and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Deputies Braedon Boznango and Carlton
Carrington of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office for rescuing a
motorist from a burning vehicle and extend to these exemplary
officers sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Deputies Boznango and Carrington as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Middleton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 351 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House