H.R. No. 753
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2005 marks the 129th 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 handle their responsibilities with efficiency
and dedication to those they so conscientiously serve; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed organization provides a certification
program for its members and all members of the volunteer fire
service in Texas; it also provides information to state
representatives and senators and their staffs about issues
concerning fire service in this state; and
WHEREAS, The meritorious work and exemplary devotion to their
communities have earned the state's firefighters the respect and
admiration of all the citizens of Texas, and it is indeed
appropriate to take this opportunity to honor their association;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals'
Association of Texas and recognize March 23, 2005, as Firefighters
Day at the State Capitol.
Cook of Colorado McReynolds
Homer Hopson
Hardcastle Farabee
Hegar Rose
Swinford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 753 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House