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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 111

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Bridge City Volunteer Fire and Rescue on the occasion 
of its 50th anniversary; and

	WHEREAS, On March 22, 2003, residents of Bridge City will 
proudly recall the five decades that citizen volunteers have 
selflessly come to the aid of their fellowman; and

	WHEREAS, Bridge City Fire and Rescue is now called 
Orange County Emergency Service District 2 Volunteer Fire 
Department; and

	WHEREAS, The volunteer fire department in Bridge City 
was first organized in 1951 as part of the local civil defense 
unit; the auxiliary police unit, first aid rescue unit, and 
identification and blood type units were also organized; and a 
1929 Chevrolet fire truck was put into service as the city's 
first fire truck; and

	WHEREAS, Initially, a group of 31 Bridge City residents 
donated their time to Bridge City Volunteer Fire and Rescue; 
by April of 1952, an election to appoint officers and to write 
a constitution and bylaws was held, and in 1954, volunteer 
firefighters built a station; and

	WHEREAS, The people of Bridge City have strongly 
supported the fire and rescue team throughout its history; a 
ladies auxiliary was established in 1966; in 1977, citizens 
added a substation on Bessie Heights Road, and four years later, 
a 12,150-square-foot 10-bay central station was dedicated on 
Bland Street; and

	WHEREAS, Bridge City Volunteer Fire and Rescue responds to 
emergencies inside the city limits in less than five minutes and 
provides service around the clock; and

	WHEREAS, A reliable and well-organized emergency service 
protects the public safety, and Bridge City Volunteer Fire and 
Rescue has demonstrated the capacity to come to the assistance 
of local residents during times of crisis; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Bridge City Volunteer Fire and 
Rescue for providing reliable fire fighting and other emergency 
services; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Bridge City as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Janek




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 5, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate