TITLE: Honoring the members of the cross-country team of Coronado High School in El Paso who came to the aid of an injured individual in their community.

SUMMARY: Honoring the members of the cross-country team of Coronado High School in El Paso who came to the aid of an injured individual in their community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Demonstrating maturity and composure in the face of an emergency, six members of the cross-country team of Coronado High School in El Paso helped to assist a local resident in distress; and WHEREAS, On the morning of August 20, 2012, Chris Hernandez, Aryana Martinez, Karime Martinez, Rachel Schlinke, Tatiana Tarabulski, and Shanahan Vigil participated in a training run near their school; along the way, they heard faint cries for help from a house, and when Mr. Hernandez investigated, he discovered that resident Debra Whitcomb had fallen and broken her hip; and WHEREAS, Quickly taking action, the team began knocking on the doors of neighboring homes to find help; after 9-1-1 had been called, the students worked to keep Ms. Whitcomb comfortable until paramedics arrived to transport her to the hospital; and WHEREAS, The compassion and sound judgment these students demonstrated under pressure proved essential in helping a woman in dire need, and their actions are indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the members of the Coronado High School cross-country team who came to the aid of an injured member of their community and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 768 was adopted by the House on March 20, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House