H.R. No. 1767

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Veteran firefighter Daniel Young of the Del Rio Fire and Rescue Department has been named the department's 2006 Firefighter of the Year, an annual honor bestowed on individuals who demonstrate excellence in the performance of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the department on August 28, 1995, this dedicated public servant has gone above and beyond the call of duty on numerous occasions, including participation in two swift water rescues in 1996 and 1997 that earned him recognition from his department and the Uvalde County Sheriff's Department; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter Young received his Basic Firefighter Certification on August 13, 1996, and was promoted to engineer on January 17, 1998; he has since earned Intermediate Firefighter Certification, Fire Service Instructor I Certification, Advanced Firefighter Certification, and Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification; and

WHEREAS, A trusted and valued member of the Del Rio Fire Department, Engineer Young has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of his fellow citizens, and it is a pleasure to recognize this esteemed individual for his myriad contributions to the Del Rio community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Daniel Young on his selection as the Del Rio Fire and Rescue Department's 2006 Firefighter of the Year and extend to him best wishes for continued success and achievement; and, be it further

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

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1767 was adopted by the House on May 18, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House