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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Johnny Villarreal is retiring from the Houston Fire |
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Department in 2017, drawing to a close a notable career as a |
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firefighter that has spanned more than three and a half decades; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Mr. Villarreal joined the |
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Houston Fire Department in July 1980, and over the course of his |
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exemplary 37-year tenure, he has distinguished himself in a variety |
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of positions, serving the department and the citizens of Houston |
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with skill and courage; he is retiring as an engine operator; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Villarreal has also served his fellow |
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firefighters as a director of the Houston Professional Fire |
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Fighters Association and, for the past two decades, as the HPFFA's |
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legislative director, representing the interests of all |
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firefighters before the state legislature; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply engaged in his community, alongside his late |
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wife, Lillian, Mr. Villarreal has been active in many political |
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campaigns and has volunteered extensively with the American Cancer |
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Society; a devoted family man, he takes great pride in his children, |
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Priscilla Villarreal Walker and her husband, Kyle, and Johnny |
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Gallegos Villarreal Jr.; in his leisure time, this genial Texan |
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enjoys hosting outdoor parties that are widely judged among his |
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friends to be the absolute best; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny Villarreal's dedication, professionalism, |
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and commitment to his fellow firefighters have greatly benefited |
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the Houston Fire Department and the people of Houston, and he may |
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indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on |
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the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Johnny Villarreal on his |
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retirement from the Houston Fire Department and as legislative |
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director of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Villarreal as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |