87R27154 CW-D
By: Dean H.R. No. 1303
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through his swift actions, UPS driver Daniel
Carmical played a crucial role in helping to rescue a Longview
resident from his burning home on May 3, 2021; and
WHEREAS, On that day, because of a logistical package-loading
error, Mr. Carmical was making deliveries to the Pine Tree
neighborhood, which is not on his regular route, at about 8 p.m.; as
he approached a house to drop off a package, he detected the smell
of smoke, and he then noticed flames shooting out of the roof vents
of a residence across the street; Mr. Carmical ran to the front
door, kicked it in, and entered the home yelling "UPS" in an effort
to alert anyone who might be inside; homeowner Ben Slater, who was
completely unware that his house was on fire, heard Mr. Carmical,
and the two men were able to safely exit; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after, Longview firefighters arrived on the
scene and accessed the attic, encountering heavy smoke and flames
before they extinguished the blaze; Longview Fire Marshal Kevin May
credited Mr. Carmical and his own team for their fast and
courageous efforts that prevented anyone from being injured and the
home from being completely destroyed; and
WHEREAS, By acting quickly and decisively when every second
counted, Daniel Carmical helped to prevent a crisis situation from
becoming a tragedy, and his efforts indeed merit special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Daniel Carmical for helping to rescue a
fellow citizen from a burning home 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. Carmical as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.