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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Spring Fire Department on the occasion of its 70th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Spring Fire Department received its charter |
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in May of 1953; since that time, it has grown from its original |
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members to include 181 members who are dedicated to serving the |
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165,000 residents throughout the 62-square-mile district and who |
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diligently protect property and businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, These dedicated firefighters serve the community |
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with courage and commitment, and the district's nine fire |
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stations provide emergency medical coverage and complete fire |
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supression 24 hours a day and 365 days a year; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of 70 years, the firefighters of |
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the Spring Fire Department have responded to numerous rescue and |
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hazardous material calls and have battled thousands of fires as |
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they worked to protect the lives and property of the people of |
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Spring; beginning August 26, 2017, and continuing for several |
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days, the department heroically responded to the effects of |
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Hurricane Harvey, receiving 500 calls for water rescues and |
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successfully completing rescues of approximately 2,000 people; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The men and women of the Spring Fire Department |
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have served the citizens of Spring with bravery, skill, and |
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professionalism, and it is truly fitting that they be recognized |
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for their exemplary dedication; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Spring Fire |
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Department on their service and commitment to public safety and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable anniversary |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the department as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |