SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 971

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Houston Fire Museum, which is now making plans for 
the construction of the Houston Fire Museum Education Center; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts 
and antiques of the fire service, the Houston Fire Museum 
educates the citizens of Houston and the surrounding communities 
about the history and evolution of fire service and the 
importance of fire safety; and
	WHEREAS, Houston is widely recognized as a leader in 
firefighting techniques and technology and emergency medical 
services, and the Houston Fire Museum plays an important role in 
that success through its easy access to comprehensive safety 
education and information; and
	WHEREAS, With the new education center, the museum will 
expand programming and unify citizens, firefighters, educators, 
and community leaders; vital lifesaving techniques will be 
demonstrated, information will be shared, and children will be 
shown the practical application of math, science, chemistry, and 
physics in firefighting and fire prevention; and
	WHEREAS, The Fire Museum Education Center will include a 
memorial park incorporating pieces of steel from the World Trade 
Center into the design to pay tribute to the lives lost in the 
tragedy on September 11, 2001; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the Houston Fire Museum for its 
outstanding work in educating Texans about the history and 
importance of fire safety and its ongoing commitment to the 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the Houston Fire Museum as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                 Gallegos, Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 20, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate