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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On December 10, 2022, Fire Marshal Eleazar Cuevas |
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was honored for 20 years of dedicated service to the City of |
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Eagle Pass; and |
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WHEREAS, First hired by the city in 2002, Mr. Cuevas was |
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promoted to lieutenant in 2013, and later that year, he attended the |
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Middle Rio Grande Regional Law Enforcement Academy; he was |
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appointed a peace officer in 2014, and he went on to join the Fire |
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Marshal's Office as deputy fire marshal; in 2019, he assumed his |
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current role as fire marshal; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to responding to major fires and |
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accidents in the area over the years, Mr. Cuevas has played an |
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instrumental role in investigating and identifying the |
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perpetrators of several arson fires; moreover, he leads the city's |
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Fire Prevention Program, which reaches more than 5,000 students in |
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local schools and daycare centers, as well as community |
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organizations and residential facilities for seniors; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cuevas has training in such areas as hazardous |
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materials, confined space rescue, and swift water rescue, and he |
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holds a number of professional certifications, including advanced |
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firefighter, master arson investigator, advanced fire |
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investigator, intermediate peace officer, and emergency medical |
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technician; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence, Eleazar Cuevas has earned the lasting |
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respect and admiration of his colleagues and fellow citizens, and |
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it is a pleasure to join in recognizing him for his outstanding |
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record 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 Fire Marshal Eleazar Cuevas for his 20 |
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years of service to the City of Eagle Pass and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Cuevas as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |