TITLE: Commending Marquis Sanders of Arlington for rendering medical aid to his friend Isaiah Stokes during a cardiac event.

SUMMARY: Commending Marquis Sanders of Arlington for rendering medical aid to his friend Isaiah Stokes during a cardiac event.

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WHEREAS, Marquis Sanders was recently recognized by the Arlington Fire Department for his lifesaving actions on December 29, 2024; and WHEREAS, On that day, Mr. Sanders was participating in a pickup game of football at Bowie High School when his friend Isaiah Stokes experienced a sudden cardiac arrest and fell unconscious; recalling the CPR training he had received through the American Red Cross, Mr. Sanders immediately directed other bystanders to call 9-1-1 and then took over attempts to resuscitate Mr. Stokes; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sanders continued performing CPR until Arlington firefighters and medics arrived on the scene; thanks to the heroic efforts of Mr. Sanders and the crew from Fire Station 12, Mr. Stokes went on to recover from the heart attack and was released from the hospital in January 2025; and WHEREAS, When confronted with a medical emergency, Marquis Sanders remained calm and skillfully applied his CPR training to save the life of his friend, and it is indeed fitting that he be honored for his exemplary actions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Marquis Sanders for rendering medical aid to his friend Isaiah Stokes during a cardiac event 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. Sanders as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 626 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House