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| 13 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Vada Carawan, an 11-year-old resident of Virginia Beach, showed extraordinary resourcefulness and calm under pressure when she saved her father's life on November 23, 2024; and |
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| 15 | 21 | | WHEREAS, after seeing her father collapse and become unresponsive, Vada Carawan quickly dialed 9-1-1 and began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and |
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| 17 | 23 | | WHEREAS, with great strength and determination, Vada Carawan applied chest compressions until paramedics were able to arrive at the scene and revive her father; and |
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| 19 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Vada Carawan learned the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation that she applied only 11 days prior during a training exercise organized by her Girl Scout troop; and |
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| 21 | 27 | | WHEREAS, Vada Carawan has demonstrated that people of any age can achieve incredible feats with proper readiness and preparation and is an inspiration to all Virginians; now, therefore, be it |
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| 23 | 29 | | RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Vada Carawan hereby be commended for saving her father's life; and, be it |
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| 25 | 31 | | RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Vada Carawan as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her bravery and heroism. |
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