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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, After more than 24 years of exceptional service with |
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the Mesquite Fire Department, firefighter and paramedic Homer |
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Phillips is retiring on May 31, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips began his career with the Mesquite Fire |
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Department on December 6, 1982, and he earned his paramedic |
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certification in 1985; over the years, he has received numerous |
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commendations for his exemplary actions; one of his most |
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prestigious accolades was the Outstanding Service to the Department |
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Award, which he received in 2002 for his demonstration of pride on |
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the job and his contributions to public safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Highly regarded by his colleagues for performing |
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work that goes beyond the call of duty, Mr. Phillips has taken on |
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tasks such as building storage areas and ramps and installing |
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wiring for Station 7; this generous firefighter donated many hours |
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of his own time to complete these projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Homer Phillips has stepped forward in many off-duty |
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emergencies, as well; he frequently renders first aid in times of |
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crisis, and when a tornado threatened citizens in Palestine, he led |
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200 people to a basement for protection; and |
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WHEREAS, Strengthened by the love and support of his wife, |
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Laura Phillips, and their two children, Homer Phillips has |
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contributed immeasurably to the health and well-being of countless |
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Texans, and his steadfast efforts are most deserving of |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Homer Phillips on the occasion of |
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his retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department and extend to him |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Latham |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1609 was adopted by the House on May |
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11, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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