H.R. No. 1125
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  the National Association of Hispanic Firefighters and the Texas
    1-3  Association of Hispanic Firefighters on the occasion of the 1995
    1-4  national convention; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Since the inception of these commendable
    1-6  organizations, members have labored tirelessly to expand the number
    1-7  of Hispanic firefighters employed throughout the state and nation
    1-8  as well as to improve the overall quality of fire protection for
    1-9  all; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Endowed with the spirit of self-sacrifice,
   1-11  firefighters willingly place themselves in harm's way each day to
   1-12  protect their fellow citizens, and association members have earned
   1-13  the respect and admiration of their colleagues within the
   1-14  firefighting profession by demonstrating unflinching bravery,
   1-15  unsurpassed standards of professionalism, and strong devotion to
   1-16  duty; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, The exceptional Hispanic men and women who serve
   1-18  with distinction as firefighters are worthy role models to future
   1-19  generations of Hispanic children, who may one day choose to follow
   1-20  in their footsteps and take up this demanding, yet essential,
   1-21  profession; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Both the National Association of Hispanic
   1-23  Firefighters and the Texas Association of Hispanic Firefighters
   1-24  have made significant contributions to the well-being of citizens
    2-1  nationwide and their many notable achievements in this regard are
    2-2  indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; now, therefore,
    2-3  be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-5  Legislature hereby honor the National Association of Hispanic
    2-6  Firefighters and the Texas Association of Hispanic Firefighters on
    2-7  the occasion of the 1995 national convention in Dallas; and, be it
    2-8  further
    2-9        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-10  prepared for the National Association of Hispanic Firefighters and
   2-11  the Texas Association of Hispanic Firefighters as an expression of
   2-12  high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.