H.R. No. 1314 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, In recognition of his exemplary service, Pilot Point firefighter Keith Nierste has received a 2013 Hometown Hero Award from the Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, Mr. Nierste first joined the Pilot Point Fire Department in 2005 as a volunteer member; today, he serves with distinction as a part-time engineer and emergency medical technician; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work in Pilot Point, Mr. Nierste is employed full-time as an EMT with Cooke County Emergency Medical Services, and he is planning to study to become a certified paramedic; and WHEREAS, Keith Nierste has earned the respect and admiration of his peers for his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public safety, and he may indeed take pride in his contributions to his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Keith Nierste on his receipt of a Hometown Hero Award from the Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club 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 Mr. Nierste as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fallon ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1314 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House