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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens of Greenville are gathering on September |
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11, 2011, at First Baptist Church to commemorate Texas First |
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Responders Day and to recognize the men and women of the Greenville |
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Fire Department; and |
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WHEREAS, The 78th Texas Legislature designated September 11 |
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as Texas First Responders Day in honor of those vital personnel |
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whose actions contribute daily to the safety of area residents and |
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in memory of September 11, 2001, when 343 firefighters and |
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paramedics made the ultimate sacrifice; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Fire Chief Doug Caison, the |
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members of the Greenville Fire Department work to safeguard the |
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lives and property of others, willingly risking their lives to meet |
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the challenges of their profession; in addition to their |
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traditional duties of fire suppression and prevention, these |
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dedicated first responders also deal with hazardous materials |
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accidents, conduct search and rescue operations, and provide |
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tactical medical assistance to the Greenville Police Department; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The 10th anniversary of 9/11 is a solemn reminder of |
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the skill and courage of firefighters and paramedics, and the first |
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responders of the Greenville Fire Department are truly deserving of |
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their fellow citizens' deepest appreciation and respect; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the Greenville Fire Department on |
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the occasion of Texas First Responders Day 2011 and commend the |
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members of the department for their exceptional valor and service; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Greenville Fire Department as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Flynn |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2653 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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