78R10208 JNC-D

By:  Wolens                                                       H.R. No. 624



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dallas firefighter Gerald Wayne Fields died in the 
line of duty on March 10, 2001, at the age of 53, 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, Gerald Fields exemplified, in his personal and 
professional conduct, the singular virtues of courage, integrity, 
and unwavering dedication; and
	WHEREAS, Born April 30, 1947, in Dallas, Mr. Fields was a 
resident of DeSoto and a member of the Cold Springs Church of 
Christ; active in his community, he had served as president of the 
DeSoto Lions Club and further shared his leadership as a 
participant in the DeSoto PTA, Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 141, 
Dallas Firefighters Association Local No. 58, and the Black 
Firefighters Association; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his 23 years with the Dallas Fire 
Department, this outstanding public servant established a record of 
meritorious service, loyalty, personal courage, and self-sacrifice 
consistent with the highest ideals of the fire-fighting profession; 
and
	WHEREAS, Gerald Fields 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 Gerald Wayne Fields and extend 
sincere sympathy to his family: to his wife, Hazel Ann Fields; to 
his daughter and son-in-law, Monica Ann and Gary Bussell; to his 
daughter, Hillary Nicole Fields; to his son, Michael Wayne Fields; 
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 Gerald 
Wayne Fields.