SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 161

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Originally formed as the Granbury Chemical Company in 1906, the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department was officially chartered on March 1, 1907; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to the safety of the citizens of Granbury and the surrounding area, the department has not experienced a loss of life in the line of duty during its 100 years of existence; and

WHEREAS, The family of firefighters in this outstanding fire department has broadened with the passage of time, reflecting the diversity of the Granbury community; the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department looks forward to serving the area for another 100 years; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the men and women of the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department for their hard work and dedication and extend congratulations to them as they celebrate the department's 100th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the department as a memento of this special occasion. Averitt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate