By Alexander H.R. No. 630 76R11283 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Troy England is retiring from his position as chief 1-2 of the Corsicana Fire Department, bringing to a close an 1-3 outstanding career that has spanned more than four decades; and 1-4 WHEREAS, An exemplary firefighter in Dallas for 30 years, 1-5 Chief England fulfilled a lifelong goal to become the fire chief of 1-6 a small city when he relocated to Corsicana 11 years ago; and 1-7 WHEREAS, During his years of service as chief of the 1-8 Corsicana Fire Department, he has labored tirelessly to upgrade the 1-9 department's equipment and services with the goal of providing the 1-10 city with the finest possible fire-fighting force; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Throughout his 41 years as a firefighter, 1-12 Mr. England has sought to protect his fellow citizens and their 1-13 property from the destructive power of fire, and as he reflects on 1-14 his lengthy tenure in this demanding profession, he can indeed take 1-15 great satisfaction in his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be 1-16 it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby congratulate Troy England on his outstanding 1-19 career with the Corsicana Fire Department and extend to him sincere 1-20 best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it 1-21 further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Mr. England as an expression of high regard by the 1-24 Texas House of Representatives.