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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1001
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Local 341 Houston Hispanic Firefighters Caucus on |
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the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in late 1981 by a small group of |
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determined Houston firefighters, this organization has grown to |
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be an influential and integral part of the City of Houston, the |
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Houston Fire Department, and Local 341; and |
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WHEREAS, Comprised of Hispanic firefighters and |
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paramedics, the Hispanic Firefighters Caucus has played a large |
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role in improving the quality of life in the Houston community; |
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this organization has assisted Houston residents with basic |
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needs such as food, furniture, smoke detectors, and fire safety |
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education; it has also provided Christmas gifts to children who |
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would otherwise go without; and |
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WHEREAS, For over 25 years, firefighters involved with |
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this organization have held annual fundraisers including |
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barbecues, softball tournaments, golf tournaments, and benefit |
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dances to raise funds for numerous community projects; the |
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Hispanic Firefighters Caucus has achieved recognition from many |
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civic and service organizations for its generous contributions |
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to the citizens of Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic Firefighters Caucus also plays an |
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active role in the legislative process, voicing the concerns of |
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firefighters and the Houston community; its advocacy in fire |
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safety and its benefits to its members are part of the caucus |
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mission; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic Firefighters Caucus also works with |
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firefighters in Mexico and other Latin American countries to |
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share firefighting techniques, educate new firefighters, and |
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assist in obtaining firefighting equipment for those fire |
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departments with limited resources; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Hispanic Firefighters Caucus |
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have devoted many years to serving the Houston community, the |
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Houston Fire Department, Local 341, and firefighters in Latin |
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American countries; their patriotism, courage, and dedication |
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are inspirational to all, and they are truly deserving of |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend the Local 341 Houston Hispanic |
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Firefighters Caucus for its advocacy on behalf of its members and |
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the Houston community and extend congratulations to the caucus on |
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its 25th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Local 341 Houston Hispanic Firefighters Caucus in honor of |
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this special occasion. |
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Gallegos |
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Brimer |
Hinojosa |
Shapleigh |
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Deuell |
Janek |
Van de Putte |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 9, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |