By Jones of Dallas                                   H.C.R. No. 260
         76R11883 JBR-D                           
                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Firefighters and paramedics who dedicate themselves
 1-2     to the difficult and dangerous work of ensuring public safety are
 1-3     truly deserving of recognition, admiration, and respect; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, In committing themselves to safeguarding the
 1-5     security of the general public, these individuals routinely incur
 1-6     great risk and confront grave danger; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, These men and women dedicate themselves to providing
 1-8     lifesaving care in emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
 1-9     and immediate access to quality emergency care improves the
1-10     survival rate of those who are in harm's way and reduces property
1-11     losses; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Citizens of the Lone Star State benefit daily from
1-13     the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals, and
1-14     it is duly appropriate to recognize the value and the
1-15     accomplishments of firefighters and paramedics and to honor these
1-16     dedicated public servants for their noteworthy contributions to
1-17     their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-19     hereby declare October 4-9, 1999, "Firefighters and Paramedics
1-20     Recognition Week" and extend sincere appreciation to the
1-21     extraordinary firefighters and paramedics of Texas for their
1-22     service to the public and best wishes for their continued safety.