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                                                                  H.R. No. 14 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Fire Chief Jim Devine was honored on the occasion of 
his retirement from the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department 
(HLVFD) with a reception held on May 26, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Devine joined HLVFD 10 years ago and became 
fire chief three years later; under his leadership, the department 
has received a number of government grants, and his focus on 
organization and training will continue to benefit area residents 
for years to come; and
	WHEREAS, An exceptionally qualified firefighter, Chief 
Devine is a certified advanced firefighter, certified fire marshal, 
ECA/First Responder, Level II Fire Instructor, and Wood County 
Emergency Management Coordinator; he has twice been named 
Firefighter of the Year, and the Holly Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 
selected him Person of the Year in 2003; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Jim Devine has enjoyed the 
love and support of his wife, Maria, and son, Christopher; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Devine has served the Holly Lake community 
with integrity and dedication, and he has earned the lasting 
respect of all who have worked with him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim Devine on 
his retirement as fire chief of the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire 
Department and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Chief Devine as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hughes

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 14 was adopted by the House on July 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House