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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 319
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In Memory |
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of |
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Gregory Wade Pickard |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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residents of Bryan and College Station in paying tribute to |
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fallen hero Lieutenant Gregory Wade Pickard, who died in the line |
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of duty February 16, 2013, at the age of 54; and |
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WHEREAS, A distinguished officer whose expertise was |
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highly valued by his colleagues, Lieutenant Pickard made many |
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vital contributions to the Bryan Fire Department during his |
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32-year tenure; and |
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WHEREAS, He was an original member of the department's |
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rescue team, and his leadership and composure as rescue division |
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commander at the devastating Texas A&M University Bonfire |
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collapse inspired his co-workers and kept them focused in the |
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face of tragedy; and |
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WHEREAS, This courageous officer also served as battalion |
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chief for the Bryan Fire Department, and many of the operational |
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protocols he initiated are still in use today; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on February 4, 1959, Greg Pickard grew up on |
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ranches outside of Italy, Texas; surrounded by nature and |
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animals, he developed the compassion and generosity of spirit |
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that would later serve him so well as a firefighter; and |
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WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Susie, on June 21, |
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1980, and together they raised two wonderful children, Robin Blair |
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and Jacob Wade, who were the source of much pride and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated father, husband, and colleague, |
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Lieutenant Pickard was no stranger to sacrifice and loss, and his |
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many selfless acts will long be remembered; the depth of his |
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devotion is symbolized in his final sacrifice, coming to the aid |
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of a fellow firefighter; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Lieutenant Gregory Wade Pickard; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Greg Pickard. |
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Schwertner |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 26, 2013, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |