TITLE: Honoring Cory Hansen of the Austin Fire Department for his courageous actions in responding to a house fire on April 20, 2024.

SUMMARY: Honoring Cory Hansen of the Austin Fire Department for his courageous actions in responding to a house fire on April 20, 2024.

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WHEREAS, Cory Hansen of the Austin Fire Department provided invaluable assistance in response to a house fire in North Austin on April 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, In the early hours of that morning, Mr. Hansen and his fellow firefighters were called to the scene of a home that was engulfed in flames; when they learned that someone might be inside the burning structure, the crew quickly gained access into the house by breaking a bedroom window; the conditions in the structure were extremely high risk, with very low visibility and thick black smoke, but the crew proceeded to perform a tactical search; Mr. Hansen and his teammate found an individual lying face down on the floor, and they quickly moved the victim outside; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hansen has served with the Austin Fire Department Ladder 8 crew for seven years, and he was presented with the Medal of Merit from the department in recognition of his exemplary efforts during the incident; in addition, he is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and the devoted father of two sons; and WHEREAS, This dedicated first responder has embodied the highest ideals of his profession, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his exceptional heroism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Cory Hansen for his courageous actions in responding to a house fire 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. Hansen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.