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1		-	H.C.R. No. 102
	1	+	88R21634 EME-D
	2	+	By: Smithee H.C.R. No. 102
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4		-	~~HOUSE~~ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	5	+	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	6		WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
6	7		a close with the passing of Fire Chief Curtis Dewayne Brown of the
7	8		Dalhart Fire Department on October 4, 2022, at the age of 51; and
8	9		WHEREAS, The son of Richard Brown and Linda Miller, Curtis
9	10		Brown was born in Dalhart on July 12, 1971; he grew up in Haven,
10	11		Kansas, with the companionship of two siblings, Paul and Billy, and
11	12		he graduated from Haven High School in 1989; and
12	13		WHEREAS, After returning to Texas, Mr. Brown joined the
13	14		Dalhart Fire Department, and he was promoted to captain in his first
14	15		year; he was later named fire chief, and over the course of his
15	16		nearly three decades with the agency, he earned certification as a
16	17		master firefighter and emergency care attendant; he also served as
17	18		the City of Dalhart Fire Marshal for 17 years, and he was an
18	19		instructor at the world's largest live fire training facility, TEEX
19	20		Brayton Fire Training Field, for 10 years; he further distinguished
20	21		himself as a member of Hartley Fire and EMS; among his many honors,
21	22		he was named the 2016 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle
22	23		Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association and the State
23	24		Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas; and
24	25		WHEREAS, Dedicated to his profession, Mr. Brown held
25	26		leadership positions with both the Panhandle and State
26	27		Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Associations; he further
27	28		contributed to his community through his service with the Rotary
28	29		Club, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center board, and the Brother's
29	30		Keepers Motorcycle Club Chapter 42; he also coached in local
30	31		softball and baseball leagues, taught area youth fire safety
31	32		skills, and assisted with search and rescue efforts; and
32	33		WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Brown enjoyed the love and
33	34		support of his wife, DeNisa, and he took great pride in his five
34	35		children, Hannah, Dustin, Amber, Janice, and Jordan, and his eight
35	36		grandchildren; in his leisure hours, he liked to listen to music and
36	37		ride four-wheelers, all-terrain vehicles, and motorcycles; and
37	38		WHEREAS, Admired for his leadership, generosity, and
38	39		delightful sense of humor, Curtis Brown devoted himself to
39	40		protecting his fellow citizens and improving his community, and he
40	41		leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember
41	42		with pride; now, therefore, be it
42	43		RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
43	44		hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fire Chief Curtis Dewayne Brown
44	45		and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be
45	46		it further
46	47		RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
47	48		prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
48	49		Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
49	50		Curtis Brown.
50		-	Smithee
51		-	______________________________ ______________________________
52		-	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
53		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 102 was unanimously adopted by a
54		-	rising vote of the House on April 5, 2023.
55		-	______________________________
56		-	Chief Clerk of the House
57		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 102 was unanimously adopted by a
58		-	rising vote of the Senate on April 6, 2023.
59		-	______________________________
60		-	Secretary of the Senate
61		-	APPROVED: __________________
62		-	Date
63		-	__________________
64		-	Governor