82R13520 JGH-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 927
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Casie De Luna has been named Firefighter of the Year
by the Val Verde County Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, and this
honor reflects the high esteem in which she is held by her fellow
firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Ms. De Luna was just 15 years old when she joined the
fire department in 1998, the same year it was first organized; she
has since served with great skill in several capacities, both
fighting fires on the front lines and handling internal operations;
she is the granddaughter of fire chief Jerry Rust, and her husband,
Jose De Luna, also volunteers; together, Mr. and Ms. De Luna make up
the training team; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her firefighting efforts, Ms. De Luna
works full-time as an emergency medical technician at Val Verde
Regional Medical Center, and she is studying for her certification
as a paramedic; she and her husband are the proud parents of two
children; and
WHEREAS, Casie De Luna has earned the respect and admiration
of her peers for her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to
public safety, and she may indeed take pride in her outstanding
contributions to Val Verde County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Casie De Luna on being named
Firefighter of the Year by the Val Verde County Volunteer Fire
Rescue Department and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. De Luna as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.