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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Chief Don Crowson of the Arlington Fire Department |
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was presented with a 2017 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding |
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Government Service by the American Medical Association on February |
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28 at a banquet in Washington, D.C.; and |
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WHEREAS, The highest honor bestowed by the American Medical |
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Association, the accolade pays tribute to elected officials and |
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government employees who have made significant contributions |
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toward the advancement of public health; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Crowson, a 34-year veteran of the department, |
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was recognized for his leadership of AFD's Community Paramedic |
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Program, which provides preventive care to patients inside their |
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homes in an effort to reduce demand on the EMS system and cost to the |
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city, hospitals, and local residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication to serving, protecting, and |
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improving the quality of life for his fellow citizens, Chief Don |
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Crowson has made a positive difference in his community, and he is |
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indeed deserving of recognition for his many accomplishments; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Don Crowson on his receipt of |
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a 2017 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service |
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from the American Medical Association and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Crowson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Tinderholt |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1194 was adopted by the House on April |
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13, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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