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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Robert Rocha upon the occasion of his retirement as |
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chief of the Corpus Christi Fire Department on January 20, 2023, |
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after 11 years of outstanding leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Rocha began his tenure as fire chief with |
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the Corpus Christi Fire Department in 2011; with more than four |
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decades of fire service experience, he is highly respected by his |
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colleagues and is well known for his dedication, courage, and |
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superior leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Robert has |
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successfully managed the far-reaching responsibilities of a fire |
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chief, and he is admired by citizens throughout the community for |
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his dedication to the safety of the Corpus Christi community; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert has led the Corpus Christi Fire Department |
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through 11 years of development and challenges, including |
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Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic; he has overseen the |
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management of hundreds of firefighters and the construction of |
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two new fire stations while maintaining the department's |
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rigorous training requirements, high standards, and diversity; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, An innovative leader, Robert has incorporated the |
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use of modern technology, including a drone, to assist with |
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emergency responses; he has displayed expertise and sound |
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judgment in managing the unique challenges of overseeing a major |
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department in a thriving coastal city, and he has always been |
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eager and prepared to assist those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of integrity and strength, Robert Rocha is |
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highly esteemed and admired by his colleagues at the department |
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and by the members of the community, and he will be greatly missed |
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by all at the Corpus Christi Fire Department; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Chief Robert Rocha on his |
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exceptional career with the Corpus Christi Fire Department and |
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extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |