88R23701 BHH-D
 
  By: Flores, Springer S.R. No. 431
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week is taking place from April
  16 to 22, 2023, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to
  recognize the many volunteer firefighters across the Lone Star
  State; and
         WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters serve in both rural and urban
  communities throughout the state, performing such duties as fire
  suppression, emergency medical aid and rescue, hazardous material
  response, and training and public education; these highly trained
  individuals are members of more than 1,000 fire departments, and
  they provide over 80 percent of the fire services in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to offering vital emergency services,
  volunteer fire departments contribute to their communities by
  hosting open house events and building relationships with area
  residents; many volunteer firefighters also participate in a
  variety of service organizations; and
         WHEREAS, These brave men and women give generously of their
  time and talents in order to protect the lives and property of their
  fellow citizens, and they are indeed deserving of special
  recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby commend volunteer firefighters for their outstanding
  service and extend to them sincere gratitude and best wishes for the
  future.