TITLE: Commending Nicole Jund, Beri Deister, Ashley Nichols, Shelby Dawson, and Becca Chagnon of Creek Valley Middle School in Carrollton for saving the life of a student during a medical emergency.

SUMMARY: Commending Nicole Jund, Beri Deister, Ashley Nichols, Shelby Dawson, and Becca Chagnon of Creek Valley Middle School in Carrollton for saving the life of a student during a medical emergency.

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WHEREAS, By acting with skill and dispatch, principal Nicole Jund, assistant principal Beri Deister, and coaches Ashley Nichols, Shelby Dawson, and Becca Chagnon of Creek Valley Middle School in Carrollton saved the life of a student on August 23, 2016; and WHEREAS, During volleyball tryouts, seventh-grader Amanda Marquez collapsed on the court; a coach quickly checked her pulse and determined that the young woman had gone into cardiac arrest; the principal and assistant principal were immediately alerted, and the staff followed the procedures they had practiced during numerous training drills; Ms. Deister called emergency services, Dr. Jund employed one of the school's automated external defibrillators, and a member of the coaching staff administered CPR; and WHEREAS, Within seconds of receiving care, Amanda was breathing again, and after three days in the hospital, she was able to return home to her family; in honor of their heroic actions, the two administrators and three coaches were honored with the Life Saving Award from the City of Carrollton; and WHEREAS, By demonstrating grace under pressure and swiftly and effectively responding to a dangerous situation, the staff at Creek Valley Middle School prevented a terrible tragedy and have earned the heartfelt admiration of a grateful community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Nicole Jund, Beri Deister, Ashley Nichols, Shelby Dawson, and Becca Chagnon for their exceptional efforts during a medical emergency and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future. Simmons Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 670 was adopted by the House on March 9, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House