SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 669
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tommy Ray Scott, who is retiring on April 25, 2013,
after 33 years of exemplary service with the Houston Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scott joined the Houston Fire Department in
1980 as a firefighter and has risen through the ranks to achieve
the position of engineer operator; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has truly exemplified
the department's mission of saving lives, protecting property,
and serving the community with courage, commitment, and
compassion; he has received numerous commendations and awards
for his service, including the Meritorious Service Award, the
Unit Valor Medal, and the Fire Chief Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, He has shown unwavering commitment to the principle
of continuing education in the fire services and has obtained
numerous advanced credentials; for more than 20 years, he served as
an instructor with the San Jacinto College Fire Training Academy,
where he was named Instructor of the Decade; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional firefighter and public servant, he
is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at
the Houston Fire Department will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Tommy Ray Scott for his outstanding
service to the people of Houston as a member of the Houston Fire
Department and extend to him best wishes for continued success in
all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate