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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Billy Petty has been named the 2007 Paramedic of the |
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Year by the Mesquite Fire Department, an honor that recognizes the |
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exemplary performance of this accomplished professional; and |
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WHEREAS, Hired by the department in 1992, Mr. Petty has ably |
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served in several different emergency services roles and has been a |
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paramedic for the past 12 years; a longtime fixture at station 4, he |
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has also served at station 5 and other locations, and his consistent |
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dedication to duty and commitment to providing quality treatment |
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have greatly benefited his department and his city; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Petty regularly donates his time and talents to |
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community efforts, including the Fill the Boot campaign, which |
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raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association; he also |
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performs volunteer work at a summer camp for children with special |
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needs; and |
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WHEREAS, In his paramedic work, Mr. Petty is known for |
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showing his patients the highest respect, and he devotes himself to |
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providing them with the emergency health care they need; highly |
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respected by his colleagues, Billy Petty has proven himself a |
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distinguished public servant who is most deserving of this |
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commendation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th |
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Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Billy Petty on being named |
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2007 Paramedic of the Year by the Mesquite Fire Department and |
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extend to him best wishes for continued success in his important |
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work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Petty as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |