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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Fritz Niggeler of the Midland Fire Department was |
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appointed assistant fire chief on April 16, 2009, and this occasion |
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represents an ideal opportunity to honor Chief Niggeler for his |
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distinguished record of service; and |
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WHEREAS, A professional of remarkable skill and dedication, |
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Fritz Niggeler joined the department as a firefighter on August 5, |
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1988; he moved up through the ranks as a fire driver, a fire |
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captain, and a district chief before becoming a battalion chief in |
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June 2005; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Niggeler is one of three assistant chiefs; |
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with his appointment, he assumed responsibility for the daily |
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operations of the fire service, which includes oversight of its |
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firefighters as well as supervision of three battalion chiefs, the |
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airport district chief, and the operations division as a whole; and |
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WHEREAS, In announcing Fritz Niggeler's new role, Chief Russ |
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Conley praised his vision and expertise; Chief Niggeler is noted |
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for his understanding of innovations in the fire service and for his |
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effectiveness in imparting this knowledge to younger firefighters; |
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he has helped prepare many new department members for success in |
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their careers by educating them about the history of firefighting |
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and providing comprehensive insight into the evolving nature of |
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fire services; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to excellence and |
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his devotion to protecting the lives and property of his fellow |
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citizens, Fritz Niggeler has earned the respect and admiration of |
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his colleagues and the lasting gratitude of his community, and his |
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promotion is apt recognition of his exemplary service and |
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outstanding ability; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Fritz Niggeler of the Midland Fire |
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Department on his selection as assistant fire chief and extend to |
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him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Niggeler as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |