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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Captain Terry Ratliff is retiring from the Mesquite |
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Fire Department in 2011, drawing to a close a notable tenure in |
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public service that has spanned more than three decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Terry Ratliff joined the Mesquite Fire Department on |
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October 25, 1978, and through the years, he earned promotion to the |
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posts of driver engineer and lieutenant; he went on to serve as an |
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inspector in fire prevention before attaining the rank of captain |
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in April 1987; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognized for his exceptional work, this dedicated |
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firefighter has received a number of commendations and was honored |
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with the department's Life-Saving Award for his assistance in |
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rescuing a veteran from a burning building; and |
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WHEREAS, In retirement, Captain Ratliff looks forward to |
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pursuing his many hobbies, including hunting and fishing at Lake |
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Fork; and |
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WHEREAS, Terry Ratliff's professionalism and devotion to |
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public safety have greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and he |
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may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks |
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on the next exciting chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Captain Terry Ratliff on the |
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occasion of his retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department and |
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extend to 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 Captain Ratliff as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |