H.R. No. 257
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sally Jaime has been named the 2011 Firefighter of
the Year by the Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department, and her
selection for this honor qualifies her as a nominee for the Rio
Grande Valley Firefighter of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, A native of Edinburg, Ms. Jaime received her
firefighter training at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen,
and she joined the Edinburg VFD nine years ago as a volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jaime is now one of the department's six
professional firefighters, helping to respond to more than 2,000
incidents a year; in addition, she has generously contributed her
time to the Edinburg VFD's Explorer Post No. 2002, which serves to
introduce young people to careers in fire and emergency services;
and
WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, Ms. Jaime enjoys the love
and support of her husband and six-year-old daughter; and
WHEREAS, Sally Jaime has earned the respect and admiration of
her peers for her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to
public service, and she may indeed take pride in the important part
she plays in ensuring the safety and welfare of her fellow citizens;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Sally Jaime on
being named the 2011 Firefighter of the Year by the Edinburg
Volunteer Fire Department and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Jaime as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Pena
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 257 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House