R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The importance of setting a positive example for our 1-2 state's young people cannot be overstated, and the efforts put 1-3 forth in this regard by the members of the Duncanville Fire 1-4 Department are indeed deserving of special legislative recognition; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, In a program that began last year, a group of eight 1-7 Duncanville firefighters visit a different class at Smith Academy 1-8 every 10 days; they eat lunch with the kids, give them a tour of 1-9 the fire engine and ambulance, and impart important fire safety 1-10 information through game playing, all while answering the 1-11 youngsters' numerous questions; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The students have come to anticipate the arrival of 1-13 these dedicated men, and they eagerly await the day when their 1-14 class will be allowed to don the sturdy firefighting helmets, 1-15 explore the pristine fire engine, and possibly ring the gleaming 1-16 fire bell; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In addition to the valuable educational information 1-18 the children receive, they also have the opportunity to spend some 1-19 quality social time with adults; the firefighters benefit from this 1-20 regular interaction as well, and many have experienced renewed 1-21 enthusiasm for the essential service they provide; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The eight firefighters responsible for this exciting 1-23 program include Mike Hunt, David Leath, Greg Chase, Eric Johnson, 1-24 John Hutchinson, Robert Gibbons, Mike Ryan, and Pat McGinnis; these 2-1 remarkable individuals have chosen to make a difference in their 2-2 community through their commitment to Smith Academy, and their 2-3 example will undoubtedly encourage others to do the same; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby honor these outstanding role models for their 2-7 exceptional volunteer efforts and extend to them sincere best 2-8 wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come; 2-9 and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the Duncanville Fire Department as an expression of 2-12 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jones of Dallas _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 165 was adopted by the House on February 18, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House