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78R3872 MW-D

By:  Haggerty                                                     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.