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