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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Henry Mendez has distinguished himself through his |
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46 years of dedicated service to the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire |
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Department; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez first joined the Lake Jackson VFD in |
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December 1974, and he has held a number of ranks with the department |
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in the decades since, including captain, assistant chief, and fire |
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chief; throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated exceptional |
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ability as well as a tireless commitment to answering the call of |
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duty at any time of day or night; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has further contributed to the |
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Lake Jackson community as a member of the city council and the |
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city's Animal Control Board, Parks and Recreation Board, and |
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Charter Review Commission; moreover, he has given of his time and |
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talents to the Bond Task Force and Festival of Lights committee; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mendez has enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife of 40 years, Veronica, and he takes |
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great pride in his 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 4 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, The welfare of communities across Texas is greatly |
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enhanced by the efforts of volunteer firefighters, and Henry Mendez |
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may take justifiable pride in his commitment to serve and protect |
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his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Henry Mendez for his 46 years of service |
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with the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department 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. Mendez as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |