78R10206 JNC-D

By:  Wolens                                                       H.R. No. 623



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dallas firefighter Michael Lee Depauw, died in the 
line of duty on December 3, 2002, at the age of 51, and the tragic 
passing of this heroic individual has deeply saddened the community 
he served and all who were privileged to know him; and
	WHEREAS, Captain Depauw exemplified, in his personal and 
professional conduct, the singular virtues of courage, integrity, 
and unwavering dedication; and
	WHEREAS, When not serving with the Dallas Fire Department, he 
was a contractor and builder; he derived great joy from helping 
others and no doubt made an immeasurable difference in the lives of 
many; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his 30 years with the Dallas Fire 
Department, Captain Depauw established a record of meritorious 
service, loyalty, personal courage, and self-sacrifice consistent 
with the highest ideals of the fire-fighting profession; and
	WHEREAS, Michael Depauw was a passionate defender of life and 
property, and while he will be greatly missed, the legacy of 
integrity and bravery he leaves behind will not soon be forgotten; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Michael Lee Depauw and extend 
sincere sympathy to his family: to his wife, Sharon; to his sons, 
Scott and Chris; to his daughters, Katie and Jill; and to his many 
friends and relatives; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Michael 
Lee Depauw.