SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 180
WHEREAS, Joey Gann and Morgan Hix of the Fort Worth Fire
Department demonstrated great courage in the line of duty when
they rescued two children from a house fire; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gann is a 17-year veteran of the department,
while Mr. Hix has only been on the job for five months; on
February 1, 2021, the two firefighters arrived on the scene of a
house fire on South Jennings Avenue, where they were told by the
children's father that his two sons were trapped in a back
bedroom; and
WHEREAS, Entering the residence, Mr. Gann and Mr. Hix
worked their way through thick black smoke to the children's
bedroom; there, they found a one-year-old toddler in a playpen
and a four-year-old boy asleep on a bed; they quickly transported
the children back through the smoke-filled home and out through
the front door; both boys, along with their father, were
stabilized by paramedics at the scene and subsequently treated
for serious smoke inhalation and related injuries at a local
hospital; and
WHEREAS, Every day, Texas firefighters are called upon to
put themselves in harm's way to come to the aid of their fellow
citizens, and Mr. Gann's and Mr. Hix's valiant actions have
distinguished them as exemplary members of their profession;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Joey Gann and Morgan Hix of the Fort
Worth Fire Department for saving the lives of two children on
February 1, 2021, and extend to them heartfelt appreciation for
their dedication and heroism; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gann and Mr. Hix as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Powell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate