By: Turner S.R. No. 819 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The citizens of Brenham and Washington County 1-3 will miss the invaluable service of James Fathauer who is retiring 1-4 from the Brenham Fire Department April 30, 1993, after a remarkable 1-5 career spanning more than 35 years as a fireman; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Joining the department in 1954 as a volunteer, 1-7 Mr. Fathauer inherited a love of firefighting from his father who 1-8 was a volunteer firefighter; and 1-9 WHEREAS, After completing his military service, Mr. Fathauer 1-10 returned to Brenham in 1960 and resumed his work as a fireman in a 1-11 paid position, living in an apartment over the fire station; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Numerous changes have occurred in the fire department 1-13 over the years, most notably the increased emphasis on the training 1-14 and technology available for the firefighter; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Fireman's Training Center was built in 1984 1-16 to provide a place for all 11 fire departments in the county to train; 1-17 Mr. Fathauer helped donate funds, time, and equipment and helped wire 1-18 the center; and 1-19 WHEREAS, One of the department's nine officers, Mr. Fathauer 1-20 is responsible for getting equipment and trucks to a fire and 1-21 maintaining supplies and equipment; and 1-22 WHEREAS, His meritorious work and exemplary devotion to his 1-23 profession have earned him the admiration and esteem of the citizens 2-1 of Brenham; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The residents of Washington County are truly 2-3 blessed to have had such an able and hardworking public servant who 2-4 has dedicated his life to their protection and safety; now, therefore, 2-5 be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 73rd Legislature, hereby commend James Fathauer for the diligence 2-8 and ability he has displayed in the performance of his duties with 2-9 the Brenham Fire Department; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 Mr. Fathauer as an expression of the gratitude of the Texas Senate 2-12 with best wishes for a most rewarding retirement. 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the 2-16 above Resolution was adopted by 2-17 the Senate on May 3, 1993. 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate