84R14906 JGH-D
By: Farias H.R. No. 1437
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ross Wallace will be retiring as chief of the
Universal City Fire Department in January 2016, drawing to a close a
notable career as a first responder that has spanned more than four
decades; and
WHEREAS, After joining the department as a volunteer in 1974,
Chief Wallace became a full-time professional firefighter the
following year; he attended Texas A&M University's firefighter
training school in 1975 and the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement
Academy at San Antonio College in 1980, and he holds an associate's
degree in fire science; he has led the Universal City Fire
Department as chief since April 1981; and
WHEREAS, Chief Wallace earned his certification as an
emergency medical technician from the Texas Department of State
Health Services in 1980, and he has been certified as a master arson
investigator and a master firefighter by the Texas Commission on
Fire Protection; he has served on the Combined Emergency Services
Organization board since 1979 and on the Protective Service Fire
Science Advisory Board for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Ross Wallace's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to protecting the safety and welfare of the public have
greatly benefited the citizens of Universal City and earned him the
respect and admiration of his fellow firefighters, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he prepares to
embark upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Chief Ross Wallace for his years of
outstanding service to the Universal City Fire Department 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 Chief Wallace as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.