TITLE: Honoring Sergeant Paul Tong of the Irving Police Department for rescuing a man from a fire.

SUMMARY: Honoring Sergeant Paul Tong of the Irving Police Department for rescuing a man from a fire.

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WHEREAS, Sergeant Paul Tong of the Irving Police Department demonstrated remarkable courage on February 14, 2013, when he rescued a man from a burning residence; and WHEREAS, Early that morning, Sergeant Tong and another officer arrived at the scene of a fire at a duplex, where billowing smoke obscured his view; while waiting for the fire department to arrive, Sergeant Tong heard someone screaming for help from inside the fiery building; and WHEREAS, Acting quickly, he entered the building and, crawling to keep under the smoke, discovered an elderly, bedridden man who had fallen from his bed to the floor; still on his knees, Sergeant Tong pulled the man to safety on the porch of the house; the man's wife was also saved from the home, and the fire crew rescued the couple's three dogs; and WHEREAS, In the face of grave danger, Paul Tong put himself directly in harm's way to come to the aid of a fellow Texan in need, and his brave and selfless actions successfully averted a terrible tragedy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Sergeant Paul Tong of the Irving Police Department for his heroism in saving a life and extend to him sincere best wishes for all the good fortune he so richly deserves; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Sergeant Tong as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Harper-Brown Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1102 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House