H.R. No. 859

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Billy Petty has been named the 2007 Paramedic of the Year by the Mesquite Fire Department, an honor that recognizes the exemplary performance of this accomplished professional; and

WHEREAS, Hired by the department in 1992, Mr. Petty has ably served in several different emergency services roles and has been a paramedic for the past 12 years; a longtime fixture at station 4, he has also served at station 5 and other locations, and his consistent dedication to duty and commitment to providing quality treatment have greatly benefited his department and his city; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Petty regularly donates his time and talents to community efforts, including the Fill the Boot campaign, which raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association; he also performs volunteer work at a summer camp for children with special needs; and

WHEREAS, In his paramedic work, Mr. Petty is known for showing his patients the highest respect, and he devotes himself to providing them with the emergency health care they need; highly respected by his colleagues, Billy Petty has proven himself a distinguished public servant who is most deserving of this commendation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Billy Petty on being named 2007 Paramedic of the Year by the Mesquite Fire Department and extend to him best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Petty as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Latham

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 859 was adopted by the House on March 28, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House