H.R. No. 489 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Irving Fire Department has played an important role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by administering vaccines in the community; and WHEREAS, In an effort to increase COVID-19 vaccine availability, a new vaccine hub was opened in Grand Prairie in February 2021; the site is managed by the Grand Prairie and Irving emergency management teams, and vaccines are being administered by the cities' fire departments; and WHEREAS, The Irving Fire Department has worked to ensure the continued health and safety of area residents during a global health crisis, and the agency is indeed deserving of recognition for its vital contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Irving Fire Department for its outstanding service to Texans during the COVID-19 pandemic and extend to all those associated with the department sincere appreciation for their dedicated efforts; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González of Dallas ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 489 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House