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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The life of an admired public servant drew to a close |
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with the passing of Captain Jamie Graham of the McKinney Fire |
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Department on May 4, 2023, at the age of 50; and |
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WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Bull," Jamie Graham was |
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born on July 14, 1972; he joined the McKinney Fire Department on |
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April 26, 1999, and over the course of his 24-year career with the |
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agency, he rose through the ranks to become captain; he also served |
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as a part-time fire instructor at the Collin College Fire Academy as |
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well as a rescue specialist with Texas Task Force 2 of Urban Search |
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and Rescue; moreover, he was a member of the technical rescue |
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committee at the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; and |
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WHEREAS, Captain Graham held a number of credentials from the |
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Texas Commission on Fire Protection, including master firefighter, |
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fire instructor, and hazardous materials technician |
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certifications; he further distinguished himself by earning |
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technical rescue certifications in such specialized areas as |
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structural collapse, swift water, rope rescue, and confined space; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Captain Graham enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, Trish, and he took great pride in his |
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sons, Jordan, Justin, Jet, and Randall; during his leisure hours, |
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he liked snowboarding and traveling with his family; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his leadership, integrity, and |
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kindness, Jamie Graham devoted himself to protecting his fellow |
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citizens and improving his community, and he leaves behind a record |
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of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; 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 memory of Captain Jamie |
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Graham and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; |
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and, 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 Captain |
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Graham. |