Representative/Doctor Zerwas Saves Colleague’s Life
State Rep. Ed Kuempel (R-Seguin), a veteran lawmaker suffered a heart attack in a capitol elevator during a late night session.
Anesthesiologist Rep. John Zerwas, MD (R-Richmond), supervised the work to resuscitate Representative Kuempel before ambulances arrived to rush him to the hospital.
“Dr. Zerwas saved Edmund’s life,” House Administration Committee Chair Charlie Geren (R-Fort Worth) said the next day as the House gave a standing ovation to Representative Zerwas and Rep. Mark Shelton, MD (R-Fort Worth).
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