82R7204 RYA-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 505
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jack James, whose outstanding tenure with the
Garland Fire Department spanned 36 years, has stepped down from his
post as assistant fire chief to assume his new duties as justice of
the peace for Precinct One in Rockwall County; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of South Florida, Jack
James joined the Garland Fire Department in January 1975; he rose
steadily through the ranks, winning promotion to driver,
lieutenant, and captain before assuming the title of assistant fire
chief in 1994; while holding the latter rank, he served as chief of
administration and later as chief of operations; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, Chief
James earned master firefighter certification from the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection and completed the executive fire
officer program at the National Fire Academy; he served on the
Firefighter Advisory Board and the Paramedic Advisory Board, and he
helped coordinate the Citizens Fire Academy, the Technical Rescue
Team, and the Uniform Clothing Committee; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his skilled leadership, Chief James
was noted among Garland firefighters for his irrepressible sense of
humor, a much-appreciated trait that helped to lighten the stress
of their job and that contributed to the high morale of the
department; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Jack James has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Judy, and his children, Justin and
Jennifer; a longtime resident of Rockwall County, Chief James was
elected as justice of the peace for Precinct One in November 2010;
and
WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to protecting the
lives and property of his fellow citizens, Jack James has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues and the lasting gratitude
of his community, and his dedication to public service is a
continuing source of inspiration to all who know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Jack James for his exemplary service
with the Garland Fire Department and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. James as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.