82R18152 JNC-D
By: Burkett H.R. No. 1061
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Captain Terry Ratliff is retiring from the Mesquite
Fire Department in 2011, drawing to a close a notable tenure in
public service that has spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Terry Ratliff joined the Mesquite Fire Department on
October 25, 1978, and through the years, he earned promotion to the
posts of driver engineer and lieutenant; he went on to serve as an
inspector in fire prevention before attaining the rank of captain
in April 1987; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for his exceptional work, this dedicated
firefighter has received a number of commendations and was honored
with the department's Life-Saving Award for his assistance in
rescuing a veteran from a burning building; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Captain Ratliff looks forward to
pursuing his many hobbies, including hunting and fishing at Lake
Fork; and
WHEREAS, Terry Ratliff's professionalism and devotion to
public safety 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 in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Captain Terry Ratliff on the
occasion of his retirement from the Mesquite 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 Captain Ratliff as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.