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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close with the passing of James Bobbitt of the Flower Mound Fire |
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Department on December 12, 2024, at the age of 50; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on August 23, 1974, to Daniel and Glenda |
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Bobbitt, James Bobbitt grew up in Springtown with the companionship |
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of a brother, Tommy; he worked as a volunteer firefighter in his |
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hometown for a decade, and he was recognized with the Rookie of the |
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Year award; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bobbitt went on to join the Flower Mound Fire |
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Department in 2007; during his 17-year tenure, he was twice named |
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Firefighter of the Year, and he was widely admired for his skill and |
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composure under pressure; over the years, he readily gave advice |
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and encouragement to anyone who needed it, and he served as a mentor |
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to many recruits; after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he |
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made it his mission to see the disease added to the state's list of |
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presumptive cancers for firefighters in order to ensure that others |
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with the condition more easily receive much-needed support; his |
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fellow firefighters have since taken on the cause; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Bobbitt enjoyed the love |
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and support of his wife, Amy, and he was deeply devoted to his |
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daughter, Addison, and stepchildren, CJ, Rachael, Hillary, and |
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Justin; and |
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WHEREAS, James Bobbitt dedicated his life to protecting his |
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fellow citizens, and although he is missed, he leaves behind a |
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record 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 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Bobbitt and |
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extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family, his friends, |
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and his colleagues; 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 James |
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Bobbitt. |