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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Eastland lost a greatly admired |
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Texan with the tragic death of firefighter Gregory Mack Simmons, |
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who died in the line of duty while fighting a wildfire on April 15, |
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2011, at the age of 50; and |
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WHEREAS, A Dallas native, Greg Simmons was born to Harvey |
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Mack Simmons and Thelma Inez Simmons on December 26, 1960; drawn to |
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public service, Mr. Simmons volunteered with the Sachse Fire |
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Department for 10 years before moving to Eastland, where he served |
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an additional 11 years with the Eastland Volunteer Fire Department; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, He married the former Carrie Songer on August 16, |
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1986, and during more than a quarter-century together, they shared |
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many happy times and became the parents of two beloved daughters, |
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Kateland and Karley; Mr. Simmons was a dedicated family man, and he |
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enthusiastically supported his children in all their endeavors, |
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from academics to athletics and band; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Simmons co-owned the business Allegro Mobility |
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with his wife and her parents; well respected as a businessman, he |
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was committed to providing the best possible service to his |
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customers, who were often elderly or disabled; moreover, he was an |
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active member of the community and a valued participant in numerous |
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social and civic events in Eastland; and |
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WHEREAS, Greg Simmons lived a dynamic and purposeful life, |
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and memories of this fine man will be forever treasured by all those |
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who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gregory Mack Simmons |
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and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Greg |
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Simmons. |