SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 261 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Stephen Christopher Suprun Jr., who was recently elected chairman of the Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center Advisory Council; and WHEREAS, Christopher Suprun has served his community for more than 20 years in both volunteer and paid ranks as a firefighter and a paramedic; he was a first responder to the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, and he served Texas as a responder to Hurricane Katrina in 2005; and WHEREAS, A truly dedicated leader in his field, he is a national spokesperson for the Never Forget Foundation, a nonprofit organization that teaches emergency preparedness to children, and he has published numerous articles related to emergency medical services and their delivery; and WHEREAS, Christopher Suprun works diligently to ensure a bright and healthy future for children in need of emergency medical attention, and his work is inspirational to all who respond to emergencies; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Stephen Christopher Suprun Jr. on his leadership in all areas of emergency medical services and congratulate him on his election as chairman of the Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center Advisory Council; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hall ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate