H.R. No. 91
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends, neighbors, and grateful members of the
public are gathering at an event in Kingwood on August 3, 2013, to
honor the courage and dedication of Robert Yarbrough of the Houston
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, On May 31, 2013, Mr. Yarbrough was among a group of
Houston firefighters who responded to a fire at a restaurant and
hotel; fearing that people were trapped inside, the firefighters
were searching inside the structure when the roof collapsed; in the
worst catastrophe in the history of the department, four
firefighters were killed, and Mr. Yarbrough and many other
firefighters were injured; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Kingwood, Robert Yarbrough has been a
proud member of the Houston Fire Department for 31 years; much of
his experience has been as an emergency medical service technician,
and for the past 17 years, he has served with distinction on the
rescue squad at HFD Fire Station 42; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough is supported in his recovery by a
loving family that includes his wife, Amy, his children and
stepchildren, Chase, Ariel, Taryn, Brandon, and Austin, and his
brothers and sisters, Duncan, Dennis, Daniel, Glenda, and Kathryn;
and
WHEREAS, Every day, brave firefighters such as Robert
Yarbrough risk injury and death to protect the safety and property
of their fellow citizens, and it is truly a privilege to honor this
dedicated professional for his heroism and sacrifice; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Robert Yarbrough
for his years of dedicated service to the Houston Fire Department
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. Yarbrough as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Huberty
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 91 was adopted by the House on July
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House