H.R. No. 2848
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Chris Sims has been named the 2009 Firefighter of
  the Year by the Longview Fire Department; and
         WHEREAS, Since joining the department in 2006, Mr. Sims has
  demonstrated exemplary productivity and initiative; his positive
  attitude and exceptional knowledge of the job have further earned
  him the respect and admiration of his peers; and
         WHEREAS, Firefighters perform difficult and dangerous work
  in behalf of public safety, and with his outstanding service to the
  Longview Fire Department, Chris Sims is contributing vitally to his
  fellow residents; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Chris Sims on being named the 2009
  Firefighter of the Year by the Longview Fire Department and extend
  to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Sims as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Merritt
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2848 was adopted by the House on June
  1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House