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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 847
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Brenham Fire Department on the occasion of its |
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150th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Brenham Fire Department was created by city |
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ordinance on June 10, 1867, to help protect citizens and property |
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during the tumultuous time of Reconstruction; and |
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WHEREAS, In its early years, the department oversaw the |
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operations of several independent fire companies, each of which |
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sent delegates to serve the department and to elect its chief and |
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assistants; in 1911, the local fire companies joined together to |
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form the Brenham Fire Company No. 1, and in 1963, the |
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organization was rechartered under its present name; and |
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WHEREAS, The Brenham Fire Department has played a key role |
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in several local traditions that have helped to define the spirit |
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of the Brenham community; the department facilitated the city's |
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annual Maifest celebration for more than 50 years, and it is also |
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credited with initiating the Washington County Fair, one of the |
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oldest county fairs in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the Brenham Fire Department has |
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evolved to meet the changing needs of the times; today, its 18 |
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staff members and 36 volunteers continue to protect the lives and |
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property of Brenham residents with unwavering courage and a deep |
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commitment to public service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Brenham Fire |
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Department for their many contributions to the city and |
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congratulate them on the department's 150th anniversary; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the department as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Kolkhorst |
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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 May 23, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |