89R31147 DSH-D
 
  By: Bell of Kaufman H.R. No. 1282
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ronnie Davis is retiring as chief of the Kaufman
  Fire Department in May 2025, drawing to a close 45 years of
  exemplary service as a firefighter; and
         WHEREAS, Chief Davis began his career as a member of the Ennis
  Fire Department, and after serving with the agency for several
  years, he joined the Seagoville Fire Department, where he worked
  for a decade and a half; and
         WHEREAS, In April 2017, this esteemed public servant was
  named chief of the Kaufman Fire Department; over the course of his
  tenure, he has distinguished himself in his duties, and his efforts
  have enabled the agency to excel in its mission of protecting the
  lives and property of area residents; and
         WHEREAS, Chief Davis holds master firefighter certification,
  and he has received two Life Saving Awards; in 2021, he was
  presented with the Carl "Skip" Thomas Memorial First Responder
  Award for his outstanding leadership and dedication to serving his
  community; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of
  his wife and their family; and
         WHEREAS, Through his hard work, professionalism, and
  commitment to public safety, Ronnie Davis has greatly benefited the
  people of Kaufman and earned the respect and admiration of his
  fellow firefighters, 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 Ronnie Davis on his retirement as
  chief of the Kaufman Fire Department 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 Chief Davis as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.