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H.R. No. 159
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Agustin Nakamoto, Jr., of the El Paso
Fire Department, has dedicated his life to serving his community,
and in recognition of his valuable contributions he has been named
Firefighter of the Year for 2002 by the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, The son of a firefighter, Lieutenant Nakamoto has
been a member of the local emergency response community since 1980
and is a 1982 graduate of the El Paso Fire Department Training
Academy; he has also furthered his education at the National Fire
Training Academy in Maryland, and he is certified as a master
firefighter and Texas peace officer; and
WHEREAS, During his distinguished career with the El Paso
Fire Department, Lieutenant Nakamoto has worked in the fire marshal
division and the fire prevention division, during which period he
was selected to participate in the revision of city fire ordinances
and amendments to the fire prevention code; he went on to serve with
distinction in the fire suppression division and is currently
stationed at Pumper Company 30 in Northeast El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Through the years Lieutenant Nakamoto has excelled
at each new assignment he has been given, whether helping to educate
the community about the proper handling of hazardous materials or
educating young people about fire safety at schools in the El Paso,
Ysleta, and Socorro independent school districts; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lieutenant Nakamoto has ably served
this country as a member of the New Mexico National Guard since
1977, and he also makes time in his busy schedule to serve his
community through his involvement in many worthy local initiatives;
and
WHEREAS, This dedicated public servant has earned the lasting
respect and admiration of his fellow citizens, and his outstanding
service to the community continues to benefit countless
individuals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lieutenant Agustin Nakamoto, Jr.,
for being named 2002 Firefighter of the Year by the American Legion
and extend to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in
all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Lieutenant Nakamoto as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Haggerty
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 159 was adopted by the House on
February 12, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House