SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Captain Tim Weaver, who retired from the Lewisville Fire Department on December 31, 2016, after 31 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Tim Weaver joined the department on October 2, 1985, and he served in numerous roles before being promoted to captain; in addition to his service for the City of Lewisville as a firefighter, he has served the city as an emergency medical technician and a paramedic; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Weaver was a member of the original volunteer dive team, and at the fire department, he volunteered his time to assist with remodeling projects at several stations; he was deeply committed to helping his colleagues and was always ready to lend a hand when one of them fell sick or was injured; and

WHEREAS, Tim Weaver is a beloved member of the Lewisville community; he serves as a deacon and choir member at First Baptist Church of Lewisville, and he is a member of Oasis, a group of volunteers who spend time with Alzheimer's patients once a week to provide respite for their caregivers; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career with the Lewisville Fire Department, Mr. Weaver exemplified the highest ideals of public service, and as captain, he set new standards of excellence for future leaders to follow; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Captain Tim Weaver for his exceptional contributions to the Lewisville community and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate