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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 447
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Johnny Villarreal for his distinguished service as a |
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firefighter and for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the |
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state's firefighters; and |
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WHEREAS, Firefighters are the true stewards of Texas |
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communities, and they courageously work each day to protect and |
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assist citizens as first responders in times of crisis; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny Villarreal has served as an engine |
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operator for the Houston Fire Department for many years; in the |
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course of his exemplary career, he has helped save thousands of |
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lives and prevent innumerable injuries in the face of great |
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hazards and at the risk of his own safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Villarreal has been a voice for Houston |
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firefighters as a board member of the Houston Professional Fire |
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Fighters Association, and he has been a leading spokesman for |
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association outreach efforts during his service as the Position 4 |
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director; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas firefighters continually strive to serve the |
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public with great courage, commitment, and compassion, and |
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Johnny Villarreal is indeed deserving of recognition for |
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representing the highest qualities of his profession; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Johnny Villarreal for his selfless |
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work on behalf of his community and colleagues in his field and |
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extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Whitmire |
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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 March 20, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |