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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435

	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 150 associate memberships from the related fire 
industry; and
	WHEREAS, Members of the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' 
Association of Texas conscientiously handle their responsibilities
with efficiency and dedication; and
	WHEREAS, The State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' 
Association of Texas provides to its members and all members of 
the volunteer fire service in Texas a certification program to 
enhance the education of fire service volunteers; and
	WHEREAS, The State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association 
of Texas also provides services to educate members of the 
legislature and their staffs about issues affecting fire service 
in the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The meritorious work of the members of this 
association and their exemplary dedication to their communities 
have earned them the respect and admiration of all the citizens of 
Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th 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.
                                                                      Armbrister




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 23, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate