TITLE: Honoring Michael Ball, Lance Beatty, Lex Hayes, and David Sauer of the Waco Fire Department for rescuing a little boy from a burning home.

SUMMARY: Honoring Michael Ball, Lance Beatty, Lex Hayes, and David Sauer of the Waco Fire Department for rescuing a little boy from a burning home.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Michael Ball, Lance Beatty, Lex Hayes, and David Sauer of the Waco Fire Department demonstrated remarkable bravery on the night of February 16, 2012, while trying to save a family from a burning trailer home in Bosqueville; and WHEREAS, By the time the firefighters arrived on the scene, the home was already engulfed in flames, and the air was dense with smoke and toxic fumes; a woman and her three children were trapped inside; and WHEREAS, The firefighters immediately broke out the trailer's windows and attempted to reach the people inside, and they managed to pull one of the children, a two-year-old boy, to safety; and WHEREAS, All four firefighters incurred injuries in the rescue, yet as a result of their willingness to put themselves directly in harm's way, a young Texan's life was spared; and WHEREAS, For their actions that night, the men have each been presented with the Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award for Heroism, which is a fitting tribute to their commitment, determination, and courage; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Michael Ball, Lance Beatty, Lex Hayes, and David Sauer of the Waco Fire Department for rescuing a little boy from a fire, and extend to them sincere appreciation for their dedication to public safety; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the firefighters as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1079 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House