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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 2007 Irving Firefighters' Ball is being held on |
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October 28, 2007, at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving; and |
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WHEREAS, Presented by the Irving Fire Foundation, the |
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Firefighters' Ball benefits that organization's vital efforts to |
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promote education; the group provides $25,000 in annual |
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scholarships that are awarded to children of current or retired |
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Irving firefighters or fire prevention specialists; and |
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WHEREAS, The Firefighters' Ball draws together members of |
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area fire departments, community and government leaders, and a wide |
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range of other citizens interested in supporting this worthwhile |
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cause; the festivities include the announcement of the Paramedic of |
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the Year, the Firefighter of the Year, and the winners of the Valor |
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Award, the Life Saving Award, and numerous other honors; and |
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WHEREAS, Key support and organization for the Firefighters' |
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Ball comes from the members of the Irving Fire Foundation board: |
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Captain Kenneth Boozer, president, firefighter Gary Roynovsky, |
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vice president, firefighter Glover McMillan, secretary, |
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firefighter James Malone, Jr., treasurer, and Christina Gears, |
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First Lady of Irving, as well as from Mayor Herbert A. Gears, who is |
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honorary chair; and |
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WHEREAS, A popular and fun event, the Irving Firefighters' |
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Ball pays tribute to the courageous actions and essential services |
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provided by area fire and rescue personnel while helping to support |
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the education of their children, and this event is a proud showcase |
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of Irving's civic spirit; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the 2007 Irving Firefighters' Ball and |
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extend best wishes to the organizers and attendees for a successful |
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and enjoyable event. |