H.R. No. 280
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Russell Faulkner received well-deserved recognition
for his exemplary service as a member of Gainesville Fire-Rescue
when his name was added to the city's firefighter memorial at a
ceremony on September 11, 2018; and
WHEREAS, During the event, bricks commemorating the
contributions of Mr. Faulkner and three other former Gainesville
first responders were officially placed in the monument; in
addition to acknowledging the dedicated individuals who have served
with the department, both the memorial and the ceremony pay tribute
to all those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Faulkner served his community for 37 years as a
volunteer with Gainesville Fire-Rescue from 1981 to 2018; he earned
the admiration of his colleagues for his strong work ethic and drive
to help out wherever he was needed, which at times involved
performing his firefighting duties late into the evening before
going to his regular day job the next morning; and
WHEREAS, Russell Faulkner's courage, commitment, and
professionalism greatly benefited the people of Gainesville, and he
may take justifiable pride in his receipt of this heartfelt honor
from his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Russell Faulkner on the addition of
his name to the Gainesville firefighter memorial and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Faulkner as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 280 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House