SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 835 In Memory of Scott Deem WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Scott Deem, who died in the line of duty on May 18, 2017; and WHEREAS, Scott Deem was a six-year veteran of the San Antonio Fire Department; he was dedicated to serving his community, and he lost his life while performing search and rescue operations at a massive fire; and WHEREAS, He was a beloved member of his community and an exceptional firefighter who was widely admired by his colleagues and his fellow citizens throughout the community; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, he handled the unique challenges of fire service with courage and a deep commitment to public service; and WHEREAS, A man of strength, compassion, and kindness, he gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit and enthusiasm for living will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Scott Deem; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Scott Deem. Campbell, Menéndez Uresti, Zaffirini ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2017, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate