TITLE: Commending Chris Cohen of Midland for rescuing an elderly woman from a burning home.

SUMMARY: Commending Chris Cohen of Midland for rescuing an elderly woman from a burning home.

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WHEREAS, Chris Cohen of Midland demonstrated remarkable courage when he rescued an elderly woman from her burning home on April 27, 2013; and WHEREAS, That fateful afternoon, Mr. Cohen was in his car on his way to pick up his two daughters when he saw thick, black smoke billowing from a house; an elderly man was standing on the front lawn, and Mr. Cohen stopped to find out if anyone was still inside; and WHEREAS, When he discovered that the man's wife had not yet made it out, Mr. Cohen dashed in through the front door; in the midst of the intense smoke, he found the woman on the floor in the entryway; he carried her outside to safety, and she was subsequently taken by ambulance to Midland Memorial Hospital to be treated for burns; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cohen's quick and selfless action made all the difference between a desperate situation and a fatal one, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his outstanding heroism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Chris Cohen for rescuing a fellow citizen from a house fire 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 Mr. Cohen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2421 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House