81R6417 JGH-D
By: Miklos H.R. No. 440
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Wilbur Montgomery retired from the
Mesquite Fire Department on January 30, 2009, drawing to a close a
notable career in public service that has spanned 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Chief Montgomery joined the Mesquite Fire
Department in 1973, and within a year he had earned two letters of
commendation for volunteering to teach fire safety classes for the
Mesquite Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding firefighter became a
driver-engineer in 1977; he was promoted to lieutenant in 1995 and
to captain four years later; for his exemplary service, he was
recognized as the 2005 Officer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Wilbur Montgomery was named deputy chief of
the EMS Division, and in that capacity he introduced new lifesaving
equipment, including the Power-Pro stretcher and cardiac monitors;
he also began the process of implementing electronic patient care
reporting; and
WHEREAS, Despite the demanding nature of his work, this
caring gentleman has also found time to give back to his community
through his involvement in the Fired Up for Santa program and the
United Way; and
WHEREAS, Chief Montgomery's professionalism, dedication to
his department, and commitment to the public welfare have greatly
benefited his fellow citizens, 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 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Deputy Chief Wilbur Montgomery on
his retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Montgomery as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.