79S10222 MDM-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 33 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of Captain Don Miller from the Holly 
Lake Volunteer Fire Department concludes an exceptional record of 
dedication to the safety and welfare of his fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, As head of Support 843, Captain Miller's 
responsibilities included providing communication support, 
firefighter support, and traffic control on the scene; he was a 
member of the investigation committee that screens new department 
members and held the office of treasurer on the department's board 
of directors; and
	WHEREAS, This admired gentleman often served as "Captain of 
the Kitchen" at department functions, and his wit and good humor 
have brought many a smile to his circle of friends and neighbors; 
and
	WHEREAS, Captain Miller enjoys the love and support of his 
wife, Shirley, their son, Mike Miller, and their daughters and 
sons-in-law, Donna and Norm Rauner, Barbara and Dale Ball, and 
Sherry and Ed Vitovsky; in addition, he has embraced the joys of 
grandparenting with the arrival of 10 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Don Miller's 10-year record of meritorious service 
with the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department reflects the loyalty, 
personal bravery, and self-sacrifice that define the highest ideals 
of the firefighting profession, and it is most appropriate that he 
be thanked for his outstanding contribution to his community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Captain Don Miller 
for his exemplary tenure with the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire 
Department and extend to him heartfelt best wishes for continued 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Captain Miller as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.