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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Shane Lee received well-deserved recognition for |
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his exemplary service as a member of Gainesville Fire-Rescue when |
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his name was added to the city's firefighter memorial at a ceremony |
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on September 11, 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, During the event, bricks commemorating the |
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contributions of Mr. Lee and three other former Gainesville first |
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responders were officially placed in the monument; in addition to |
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acknowledging the dedicated individuals who have served with the |
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department, both the memorial and the ceremony pay tribute to all |
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those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Lee began his career with Gainesville |
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Fire-Rescue in 1998, and through the years he built a reputation as |
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an engaged and inspiring leader; he moved up the ranks, retiring |
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from his full-time position as a battalion chief, and he went on to |
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serve in the department's reserve forces until June 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, Shane Lee's courage, commitment, and |
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professionalism greatly benefited the people of Gainesville, and he |
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may take justifiable pride in his receipt of this heartfelt honor |
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from his community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Shane Lee on the addition of his |
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name to the Gainesville firefighter memorial and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Lee as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |