By Madden H.R. No. 544 77R2926 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Fire Chiefs Association has selected Wylie 1-2 Fire Chief Shan English as the Texas Fire Chief of the Year; and 1-3 WHEREAS, Assuming his post as Wylie fire chief in 1994 after 1-4 13 years with the Arlington Fire Department, Chief English has 1-5 throughout the ensuing years displayed outstanding leadership and 1-6 organizational abilities and proven himself to be most deserving of 1-7 this prestigious accolade; and 1-8 WHEREAS, During Chief English's fine tenure, the department 1-9 has grown and prospered while continuing to meet the needs of the 1-10 community; Wylie now has 12 full-time firefighters, 27 volunteers, 1-11 two fire stations, and state-of-the-art equipment; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This accomplished administrator has helped the fire 1-13 department thrive by emphasizing safety and prevention measures, 1-14 relying on teamwork to achieve success, and fostering a positive 1-15 environment that encourages and promotes mutual trust, respect, and 1-16 open dialogue; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Keeping the residents of Wylie out of harm's way is 1-18 an enormous responsibility; Chief English's guidance and vision 1-19 have made his department one of the most effective units in the 1-20 Lone Star State, and it is most appropriate to honor him for his 1-21 contributions to protecting the citizens of Wylie; now, therefore, 1-22 be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Shan English on being named Texas 2-1 Fire Chief of the Year and extend to him best wishes for continued 2-2 success and happiness; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Chief English as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.