84R11638 JGH-D
By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 830
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gary Dougharty retired from the Jasper Fire
Department in February 2015, drawing to a close his three and half
decades of service as a volunteer firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dougharty first joined the Jasper Fire
Department in 1980, and over the course of his exemplary 35-year
tenure, he has distinguished himself in a number of positions; in
2005, he became assistant chief, and the following year, he was
elected chief of the department; and
WHEREAS, Throughout this time, Mr. Dougharty has earned the
respect and admiration of his fellow volunteers, and on the
occasion of his retirement, he was named the Firefighter of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dougharty's dedication, skill, and commitment
to protecting the lives and property of the public have greatly
benefited the citizens of Jasper, and he may indeed reflect with
pride on his exceptional record of service as he embarks upon the
next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Dougharty on his retirement
from the Jasper Fire Department and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dougharty as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.