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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Russell Faulkner received well-deserved recognition |
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for his exemplary service as a member of Gainesville Fire-Rescue |
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when his name was added to the city's firefighter memorial at a |
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ceremony on September 11, 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, During the event, bricks commemorating the |
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contributions of Mr. Faulkner and three other former Gainesville |
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first responders were officially placed in the monument; in |
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addition to acknowledging the dedicated individuals who have served |
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with the department, both the memorial and the ceremony pay tribute |
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to all those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Faulkner served his community for 37 years as a |
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volunteer with Gainesville Fire-Rescue from 1981 to 2018; he earned |
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the admiration of his colleagues for his strong work ethic and drive |
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to help out wherever he was needed, which at times involved |
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performing his firefighting duties late into the evening before |
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going to his regular day job the next morning; and |
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WHEREAS, Russell Faulkner'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 Russell Faulkner on the addition of |
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his 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. Faulkner as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Springer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 280 was adopted by the House on March |
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13, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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