By:  Turner                                      S.R. No. 826
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize Weldon Watkins for his 33 years of loyal service with
    1-4  the Bryan Fire Department; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Weldon Watkins joined the Bryan Fire Department
    1-6  in 1959 and became a fire inspector in 1970; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. Watkins is well
    1-8  known for his dependability, courage, and leadership; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, During his career with the fire department,
   1-10  Mr. Watkins consistently displayed expertise and sound judgment
   1-11  in dealing with the unique challenges of a fireman's duties and
   1-12  in handling the complex responsibilities of a fire inspector; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who manifests concern for
   1-14  others, Weldon Watkins is beloved and respected by his colleagues
   1-15  and friends in Bryan, and his presence at the Bryan Fire Department
   1-16  will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
   1-17        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-18  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Weldon Watkins for his
   1-19  distinguished public service and extend best wishes to him for
   1-20  the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
   1-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   1-22  him as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.
   1-23                                 _____________________________________
    2-1                                        President of the Senate
    2-2                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-3                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-4                                 the Senate on May 3, 1993.
    2-5                                 _____________________________________
    2-6                                        Secretary of the Senate
    2-7                                 _____________________________________
    2-8                                         Member, Texas Senate