H.R. No. 1194
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Chief Don Crowson of the Arlington Fire Department
was presented with a 2017 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding
Government Service by the American Medical Association on February
28 at a banquet in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, The highest honor bestowed by the American Medical
Association, the accolade pays tribute to elected officials and
government employees who have made significant contributions
toward the advancement of public health; and
WHEREAS, Chief Crowson, a 34-year veteran of the department,
was recognized for his leadership of AFD's Community Paramedic
Program, which provides preventive care to patients inside their
homes in an effort to reduce demand on the EMS system and cost to the
city, hospitals, and local residents; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication to serving, protecting, and
improving the quality of life for his fellow citizens, Chief Don
Crowson has made a positive difference in his community, and he is
indeed deserving of recognition for his many accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Don Crowson on his receipt of
a 2017 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service
from the American Medical Association and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Crowson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Tinderholt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1194 was adopted by the House on April
13, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House