H.R. No. 1754
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Bruce Kunz is retiring from the
Mesquite Fire Department in 2023, drawing to a close an outstanding
career with the agency that has spanned 34 years; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Kunz joined the Mesquite Fire Department on
April 18, 1988, and eight years later, he became a driver-engineer;
he went on to become a lieutenant in 1999, and he accepted a
position as captain in 2005; he subsequently served a brief stint as
deputy chief before returning to the role of captain in 2013; in May
2015, he was promoted to deputy chief of the EMS and Training
Division; and
WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Chief Kunz was named
the 2018 Officer of the Year in recognition of his exemplary
leadership and professionalism; in addition, he received a Life
Saving Award in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Kunz's dedication, hard work, and commitment
to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Mesquite and
earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow firefighters,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he
embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Deputy Chief Bruce Kunz on his
retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department 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 Chief Kunz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Neave Criado
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1754 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House