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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On December 10, 2022, Captain Luis Gonzalez was |
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honored by the City of Eagle Pass for his 25 years of dedicated |
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service to the Eagle Pass Fire Department; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed first responder began his career with |
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the department on May 30, 1997; after earning promotion to |
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lieutenant in 2005, he went on to become captain in 2008; among his |
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many responsibilities, he is the emergency medical services course |
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coordinator for the Eagle Pass EMS Training Program; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Captain Gonzalez has continued his |
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professional development, earning certifications as a master |
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structure firefighter, BLS instructor, hazmat technician, and |
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paramedic, among others; he has also completed courses in hazmat |
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emergency response, confined space rescue, explosive threats, and |
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swift water rescue and has undergone Homeland Security training in |
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the response to radiological and nuclear weapons of mass |
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destruction; he holds a bachelor of science degree in fire and |
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emergency management; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Captain Gonzalez has |
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exemplified the highest ideals of his profession and contributed |
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immeasurably to the safety and well-being of his fellow Texans, and |
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it is a pleasure to join in recognizing him for his notable record |
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of service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Captain Luis Gonzalez for his 25 years |
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of service to the Eagle Pass Fire Department and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Captain Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |