87R9105 CJM-D
 
  By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 681
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, David Crow concluded his tenure as president of the
  International Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 1329 in
  Arlington in 2020, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his
  outstanding record of service to the organization; and
         WHEREAS, A member of the IAFF since April 1, 1990, Mr. Crow
  became vice president of Local No. 1329 in 2000, and he was elected
  president two years later; and
         WHEREAS, During his many years at the helm of the
  organization, Mr. Crow worked to bring meet and confer agreements
  to the city of Arlington, including an agreement that added
  promoted positions to the Arlington Fire Department, and he was
  instrumental in acquiring third-party arbitration for members of
  the union, which has helped give them due process when facing
  disciplinary action; moreover, the union moved to a new building,
  which it acquired under his leadership; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Crow was also one of the first district
  legislative agents for the Texas State Association of Fire
  Fighters, and he played a key role in developing the Texas Municipal
  Retirement System advisory committee, designed to provide guidance
  to the organization's trustees on matters relating to the pension
  plans of thousands of Texas firefighters; and
         WHEREAS, Through his inspiring leadership and his tireless
  dedication, David Crow has benefited area firefighters and their
  families in countless ways, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
  a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of
  his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate David Crow on his retirement as
  president of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local
  No. 1329 in Arlington and extend to him sincere best wishes for
  continued success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Crow as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.