SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 773 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the delegation from the Spring Volunteer Fire Department on the occasion of its April 29, 2013, visit to the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, The Spring Volunteer Fire Department received its charter in May of 1953; it has grown from its original seven members to include nearly 200 volunteer and professional members; and WHEREAS, These dedicated firefighters serve a community of nearly 120,000 residents with courage and commitment; over the course of 60 years, they have responded to numerous rescue and hazardous material calls and have battled thousands of fires as they worked to protect the lives and property of the people of Spring; and WHEREAS, The men and women of the Spring Volunteer Fire Department have served the citizens of Spring with skill and professionalism, and it is truly fitting that they be recognized for their exemplary dedication; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Spring Volunteer Fire Department on their service and commitment and extend to the visiting delegation a warm welcome to the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the department as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Patrick ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 29, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate