SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473
WHEREAS, Members of several area fire departments responded
swiftly and courageously to a structure fire that broke out in
the city of Balch Springs on February 24, 2017; and
WHEREAS, During the early evening, the Balch Springs Fire
Department was called to put out a fire that had enveloped a
pallet factory and spread to two other businesses; Balch Springs
firefighters then requested the aid of the Dallas, Dallas County,
Mesquite, Combine, Seagoville, and Sunnyvale Fire Departments,
which converged on the scene to help battle the massive blaze; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the tremendous support provided by
these crews, the fire was successfully extinguished in a few
hours with no loss of life and only minor injuries to two
firefighters; the Balch Springs Fire Department also received
help from the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office in investigating
the cause of the fire; and
WHEREAS, In answering an urgent call for assistance, these
exemplary first responders demonstrated their unwavering
commitment to protecting the lives and property of their fellow
Texans, and they may indeed take pride in a job well done; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the personnel of the Balch Springs,
Dallas, Dallas County, Mesquite, Combine, Seagoville, and
Sunnyvale Fire Departments and the Texas State Fire Marshal's
Office for their roles in controlling a structure fire in Balch
Springs on February 24, 2017, and investigating its cause and
extend to them sincere best wishes for the future.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate