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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 368
WHEREAS, The year 2003 marks the 127th anniversary of the
State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1876 to promote, unify, represent,
and educate members of the state's fire service community, the
State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas is the
oldest trade association in Texas and one of the state's largest;
and
WHEREAS, Today, the association counts more than 1,100
fire departments and over 20,000 individuals among its members
from the volunteer, industrial, and career sectors of the state
and more than 100 associate memberships from the related fire
industry; and
WHEREAS, Members of the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals'
Association of Texas conscientiously handle their responsibilities
with efficiency and dedication; and
WHEREAS, The State Firemen's and Fire Marshals'
Association of Texas provides to its members and all members of
the volunteer fire service in Texas a certification program to
enhance the education of fire service volunteers; and
WHEREAS, The State Firemen's and Fire Marshals'
Association of Texas provides services to members of the
legislature to educate members and their staffs about issues
affecting fire service in the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The meritorious work of the members of this
association and their exemplary devotion to their communities
have earned them the respect and admiration of all the citizens
of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the State Firemen's and Fire
Marshals' Association of Texas and recognize March 19, 2003, as
Firefighters Day at the State Capitol.
Bivins
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate