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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Carlos Torres retired from the Corpus Christi Fire |
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Department in November 2017, drawing to a close a notable career as |
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a first responder that spanned more than three and a half decades; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Torres joined the Laredo Fire Department in |
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December 1980, and over the next few years, he earned certification |
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as an emergency care attendant, emergency medical technician, and |
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paramedic; in December 1985, he became a member of the Corpus |
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Christi Fire Department, where he served with distinction as a |
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firefighter and paramedic for 32 years; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has also advocated tirelessly |
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for his fellow firefighters as a member of the International |
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Association of Fire Fighters; shortly after joining the IAFF, he |
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was chosen by acclamation as union reporter for the executive board |
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of Local No. 936, and he went on to win election as second and first |
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vice president; from 2000 to 2015, he served eight consecutive |
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terms as president, holding that position longer than anyone else |
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in the local's history; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Torres has also been actively involved in the |
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Texas State Association of Fire Fighters and the Coastal Bend Labor |
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Council; between 2007 and 2015, he served as District No. 3 vice |
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president on the TSAFF executive board, helping to oversee more |
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than 30 firefighter unions in Central and South Texas and attending |
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memorial services for members; and |
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WHEREAS, Carlos Torres's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to service have greatly benefited the people of Corpus |
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Christi and earned him the respect and admiration of firefighters |
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across the state, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career |
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well spent; 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 Carlos Torres on his retirement |
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from the Corpus Christi Fire Department and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Torres as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |