H.R. No. 1768

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Del Rio firefighter Jason Ford is the recipient of the 2006 Medal of Merit from the Del Rio Fire and Rescue Department, and it is a pleasure to honor him for his service to the Del Rio community; and

WHEREAS, Specifically recognized for his active community involvement, Officer Ford has led numerous fund-raisers to benefit a variety of charitable endeavors; during a fire/police softball tournament in November 2006, he raised more than $1,600 for the Fire/Police Trust Fund, which provides monetary support to families of fallen firefighters and police officers; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Del Rio Fire Department since April 14, 2001, Officer Ford earned his Basic Firefighter Certification on January 24, 2002, and received his Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification on February 1, 2006; in just five years with the department, he has established himself as an outstanding firefighter as well as an important liaison between the city's fire and police departments; and

WHEREAS, With his focus on serving his community and maintaining positive relations between the fire and police departments, Jason Ford has earned the respect and admiration of all who are privileged to know him, and he is most deserving of special recognition for his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jason Ford on his receipt of the 2006 Medal of Merit from the Del Rio Fire and Rescue Department and commend him for his efforts to safeguard his community and support his fellow public safety officers; and, be it further

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

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1768 was adopted by the House on May 18, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House