H.R. No. 486
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Curtis Poovey began his new appointment as the chief
of the Richardson Fire Department on January 1, 2017, and this is a
fitting opportunity to celebrate his exemplary 23-year tenure with
the department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Poovey joined the Richardson Fire Department as
a firefighter in May 1993, and he quickly rose through the ranks,
earning promotion to lieutenant in 1999, captain in 2001, and
battalion chief in 2009; since January 2016, he has served as the
department's assistant chief of operations; and
WHEREAS, This veteran first responder has been certified as a
fire executive by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, and he is a
graduate of the Fire Service Chief Executive Officer Program at
Texas A&M University; he also holds certifications as a hazardous
materials incident commander, paramedic, level 3 instructor, and
fire officer IV; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his field, Chief Poovey has served as
president of the Dallas County Fire Chiefs Association and as a
member of the Paramedic Advisory Board for Richland College and The
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; in addition, he is
a Medical Incident Support Team member and a task force leader for
the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Chief Poovey's dedication to the highest standards
of his profession has greatly benefited the residents of Richardson
and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as he takes on
the challenges and opportunities of his new position; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Curtis Poovey on his appointment as
chief of the Richardson Fire Department and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Poovey as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Leach
Button
Koop
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 486 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House