89R29087 DSH-D
 
  By: Tepper H.R. No. 1093
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Captain Chris Kemp is retiring from Lubbock Fire
  Rescue on May 17, 2025, drawing to a close more than 25 years of
  dedicated service to the city; and
         WHEREAS, Following in both his father's and brother's
  footsteps, Chris Kemp joined Lubbock Fire Rescue in August 1999; he
  was promoted to equipment operator in March 2007 and to lieutenant
  in December 2011, and he went on to serve as captain for over a
  decade; and
         WHEREAS, Captain Kemp has further contributed to his
  community through his efforts as president of the Lubbock
  Professional Firefighters Association; during his tenure, he
  played a vital role in the LPFFA's COATS4KIDS initiative, which
  delivers winter jackets to local children in need; in retirement,
  he plans to stay involved with COATS4KIDS and to spend time with his
  family; and
         WHEREAS, Chris Kemp's leadership, hard work, and commitment
  to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Lubbock and
  earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow first
  responders, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
  spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Captain Chris Kemp on his
  retirement from Lubbock Fire Rescue and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Captain Kemp as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.