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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, John "JP" Gonzales of the Arlington Fire Department |
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suffered second-degree burns while fighting a structure fire on |
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January 26, 2015, and the members of this chamber wish to extend |
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their heartfelt support to him during his recovery; and |
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WHEREAS, Firefighters routinely put themselves in harm's way |
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to protect the lives and property of others; these extraordinarily |
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dedicated professionals are often the first ones on the scene |
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during an emergency, bravely confronting extreme danger in the |
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course of a day's work; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his heroic efforts, JP Gonzales has helped |
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to make Arlington a safer place in which to live, and his courage |
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and devotion to duty have earned him the respect and appreciation of |
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a grateful community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor John "JP" Gonzales for his outstanding |
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service with the Arlington Fire Department and extend to him |
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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 Mr. Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |