H.R. No. 1337
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Lenz has performed invaluable service to his
community, both as a veteran firefighter with the Austin Fire
Department and as a longtime member of the board of directors for
the North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Lenz joined the
Austin Fire Department 19 years ago, and he successfully competed
with hundreds of candidates to earn promotion to driver and then to
lieutenant; in his current role as captain, he supervises four fire
stations, and he also serves as acting chief in the absence of his
immediate superior; when fire broke out in South Austin near the
Circle C development in 2011, Captain Lenz assisted in saving many
homes, and his skill, courage, and leadership have earned him the
lasting respect of his coworkers and the public; in addition,
Captain Lenz has worked as a training officer at the AFD's training
academy, helping to educate and inspire the next generation of
firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Despite the demands of his professional duties,
Mr. Lenz found the time to serve his community as a member of the
board of directors of the North Austin MUD No. 1; over the course of
his tenure, he helped change his neighborhood's name from Milwood
to Rattan Creek to avoid confusion with another area, participated
in the successful effort to postpone the neighborhood's annexation
by the City of Austin until 2023, spearheaded the installation and
repair of fire hydrants, and worked with the county to improve
crosswalks and the center striping of roads; and
WHEREAS, In his role as a firefighter, John Lenz has helped
protect the lives and property of his fellow citizens, and in his
role as a community leader, he has greatly benefited his
neighborhood, and he may indeed take pride in his outstanding
record of dedication, professionalism, and service to others; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend John Lenz for his service to the Austin
Fire Department and to the North Austin Municipal Utility District
No. 1 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 Mr. Lenz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dale
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1337 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House