TITLE: Honoring Brian Young of Montague County for his heroism in rescuing a woman after a vehicle accident.

SUMMARY: Honoring Brian Young of Montague County for his heroism in rescuing a woman after a vehicle accident.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Brian Young of Montague County was deservedly recognized with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Director Award on November 27, 2018, for his courageous actions in rescuing a woman after a car crash; and WHEREAS, The accident occurred in front of Mr. Young's home on the evening of February 26, 2017; following the impact, one of the vehicle engine compartments caught fire, and the driver, who had suffered a knee injury, found herself unable to open her door to escape; and WHEREAS, Mr. Young raced to the vehicle, which was filling with smoke, and managed to force the driver's side window down, unbuckle the driver, and pull her to safety; he promptly called 9-1-1 and did his best to make the woman comfortable until emergency help arrived; by the time the fire department appeared on the scene, the front of the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames; and WHEREAS, Brian Young demonstrated tremendous bravery and selflessness by risking his own safety to help a woman in danger, and he has earned the profound gratitude of a fellow Texan and the admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Brian Young for his heroism in rescuing a woman after a vehicle accident 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. Young as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.