SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 714

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in 
recognizing Assistant Fire Chief William Roger Campbell, who is 
retiring from the Houston Fire Department; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell has been with the Houston Fire 
Department since June 26, 1967; he served on the executive board 
for Local 341, Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, 
for 20 years and was a member of the Safety Committee of the 
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for over 20 years; and

	WHEREAS, The City of Houston Fire Department is the fourth 
largest fire department in the United States and is responsible 
for preserving life and property to a population of 1.8 million 
people in an area totaling 617 square miles; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary officer with the Houston Fire 
Department, Chief Campbell is highly respected by his colleagues, 
and his presence at the Houston Fire Department will be greatly 
missed; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Assistant Chief William Roger 
Campbell for his 35 years and nine months of outstanding service 
with the Houston Fire Department; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for William Roger Campbell as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
                                                                        Gallegos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 1, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate