H.R. No. 46
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Lieutenant Larry Nelson was named the 2007
  Firefighter of the Year by the Val Verde County Rural Volunteer Fire
  Department; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, the Val Verde County Rural VFD presents
  this award to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond the call of
  duty; a truly deserving recipient, Lieutenant Nelson has
  demonstrated exceptional ability and dedication throughout his
  tenure; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to his service with the Val Verde County
  Rural Volunteer Fire Department, this esteemed Texan has shared his
  time with the Cienegas and Rough Canyon Fire Stations; and
         WHEREAS, Through his exemplary performance as a member of the
  Val Verde County Rural VFD, Lieutenant Nelson serves as an
  inspiration to his fellow firefighters, and his outstanding efforts
  have helped make his community an even safer place in which to live,
  work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Larry Nelson
  on being named the 2007 Val Verde County Rural Volunteer Fire
  Department Firefighter of the Year and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for continued success in his public service duties; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Lieutenant Nelson as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Gallego
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 46 was adopted by the House on July 2,
  2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House