SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 823

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of 
Texas on the occasion of their 129th Annual Training Conference 
and Convention in Wichita Falls on June 11-15, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, One of the largest trade associations in Texas, 
the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association includes 1,100 
fire departments, 18,000 individuals, and over 80 industrial fire 
brigades in its membership; and
	WHEREAS, The association certifies volunteer firefighters,
offering a program that encourages training, education, and 
certification for all volunteers; and
	WHEREAS, To promote, unify, represent and educate the 
firefighters of Texas is the mission of this exemplary organization;
it sponsors the world's largest firefighting training school every
summer at Texas A&M University to advance these goals; and
	WHEREAS, The admirable work of this organization and its 
dedication to the safety and well-being of its members and the 
public have earned it the respect of the citizens of Texas;
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the State Firemen's
and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas and extend to them best 
wishes on the occasion of their 129th Annual Training Conference 
and Convention; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of the association as an expression of esteem from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Estes




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate