81R19035 JNC-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 162
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Eddie W. Klatt retired from the Midland Fire
Department on February 26, 2009, drawing to a close a notable tenure
in public service that spanned more than 37 years; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Midland, Mr. Klatt joined the
Midland Fire Department in September 1971; he demonstrated an
unwavering dedication to serving and protecting his fellow
citizens, and he retired as assistant fire chief of the department;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Klatt follows in the footsteps of his father,
the late William E. Klatt, who joined the Midland Fire Department as
a volunteer in 1935 and later became the city's third professional
firefighter and its first paid fire marshal; Eddie Klatt honored
his father's life and achievements by choosing to retire on Bill
Klatt's birthday, February 26; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Klatt enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Cindy; moreover, this esteemed Texan has
garnered the respect and admiration of the citizens of Midland, and
for his many accomplishments and his enduring commitment to serving
others, he is an inspiration to all who are fortunate to know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Eddie W. Klatt on his retirement from the
Midland Fire Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Klatt as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.