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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by |
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the family and friends of Wade Cannon of the Flower Mound Fire |
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Department, who passed away on October 1, 2022, at the age of 33, |
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after a courageous battle with cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, Wade Cannon served his community as a firefighter |
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paramedic and had been with the department for six years; he enjoyed |
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a strong bond of camaraderie with his colleagues and was recognized |
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as an energetic and spirited young man with a bright future ahead of |
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him; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2020, Mr. Cannon received the devastating news |
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that he had stage four colon cancer; refusing to give up hope, he |
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endured multiple clinical trials and many rounds of chemotherapy, |
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and he urged other firefighters in the department to get screened |
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for cancer, knowing that early detection could give them a better |
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chance of survival; his encouragement led two of his colleagues to |
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be screened for and diagnosed with colon cancer, allowing them to |
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begin potentially lifesaving treatment sooner; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cannon enjoyed the support |
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of a loving family, including his wife, Chelsea Cannon, whom he |
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treasured having by his side through every challenge; and |
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WHEREAS, Although the passing of Wade Cannon is a tremendous |
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loss to his community, he leaves behind a record of public service |
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that will forever remain a source of pride to his loved ones; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Wade Cannon and extend |
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heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Wade |
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Cannon. |