H.R. No. 2363
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lance Billeaud has served his community with
tremendous dedication as chief of the Groves Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the department in 1997, Lance Billeaud
has impressed colleagues with his skill and leadership, which
resulted in him being named the city's fire chief and emergency
management coordinator in 2020; in those roles, he has continued to
build a strong rapport with residents, public officials, and staff,
and he was recently appointed by the Groves City Council to serve as
interim city manager; and
WHEREAS, Chief Billeaud has shared his expertise with other
fire safety personnel as a volunteer training officer for the
Groves FD and as a lead instructor at the Lamar Institute of
Technology Regional Fire Academy; he was named the department's
Firefighter of the Year in 2004, and he was honored with a Special
Recognition Award by the Sabine-Neches Chiefs Association in 2017;
he has served on the board of directors of the Fire Museum of Texas
since 2012; and
WHEREAS, An active volunteer in his community, Chief Billeaud
coached in the local Little League and Little Dribblers programs
for several years, and he has provided color commentary for Port
Neches-Groves High School football games for the past decade; he is
also a valued congregant of Immaculate Conception-St. Peter the
Apostle Catholic Parish and a dedicated member of the Knights of
Columbus; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Chief Billeaud enjoys the love
and support of his wife of 27 years, Tracie Billeaud; his treasured
family includes his three children, Marissa, Kasey, and Ryan, and
his three grandchildren, Kambree, McKenzie, and Owen; and
WHEREAS, Chief Lance Billeaud's hard work, professionalism,
and commitment to excellence have earned him the trust and
admiration of the citizens of Groves, and he is indeed deserving of
recognition for his exemplary service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Fire Chief Lance Billeaud for his
contributions to the Groves community 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 Billeaud as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Manuel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2363 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House