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79S30324 MW-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 142



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Andy Mehl retired as chief of the Midland Fire 
Department on November 15, 2005, concluding an outstanding 35-year 
career as a firefighter; and
	WHEREAS, Before becoming Midland's fire chief nine years ago, 
Chief Mehl was employed by the El Paso Fire Department for 26 years, 
the last eight of which he served as chief; he also worked in behalf 
of his profession for 10 years as an officer in the Texas Fire 
Chief's Association and as chair of the Texas Commission on Fire 
Protection following an appointment by Governor William P. 
Clements, Jr.; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure in Midland, Chief Mehl worked 
tirelessly to further enhance the operations of the department; his 
achievements were many and included improving firefighter safety, 
securing pay raises for firefighters who earn a bachelor's or 
master's degree, updating firefighter air supply equipment, and 
increasing staffing on individual fire engines; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Chief Mehl enjoyed the love 
and support of his wife, Diann; his retirement will undoubtedly 
afford them the opportunity to spend more time together traveling 
to visit their children, working on their property, and 
volunteering; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Mehl served the City of Midland with integrity 
and dedication, earning the lasting respect and admiration of all 
those who were privileged to work by his side, and he may take 
pleasure in a job well done as he embarks on this exciting new 
chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Chief Andy 
Mehl on his retirement from the Midland Fire Department and extend 
to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Chief Mehl as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.