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Recognizing and commending Rachel Hubbard; and for other purposes

WHEREAS, Rachel Hubbard, a fourth-grade student at Fayetteville Elementary School heroically saved the life of a school bus driver, who happened to be her own dear mother, Danette Corcoran-Hubbard; and

WHEREAS, about 7:00 A.M. on January 16, 2001, her mother began to drive the bus route to school when an opposing car struck a deer and sent it hurtling toward the bus where it crashed through the window and struck the driver in the head and chest; and

WHEREAS, this brave young student was the sole passenger on the bus, and she quickly responded to help steer the bus to safety by providing the eyesight for the driver who was temporarily blinded by the broken window glass; and

WHEREAS, Rachel's prompt action, sound judgment, and calm manner literally saved the life of her mother by avoiding a head-on collision, and her amazing bravery and exceptional focus throughout the emergency merit special recognition and praise.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Rachel Hubbard for her heroic actions in saving the life of her mother and convey to her their great respect for her courage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Rachel Hubbard.

IN HOUSE
Read and Adopted
January 26, 2001

Robert E. Rivers, Jr.
Clerk