H.R. No. 2421 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Willy Alberto Solis has distinguished himself through a decade of dedicated service as a firefighter for several departments in the Fort Bend County area; and WHEREAS, Mr. Solis joined the Stafford Fire Department in 2013, and the following year, he took on additional roles with the Beasley and Richmond Fire Departments; he later became a member of the Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department, where he gained experience working with emergency service districts; in April 2019, he was promoted to lieutenant of the Richmond Fire Department, and his leadership has greatly benefited the organization in the years since; moreover, he joined the Fulshear Simonton Fire Department in August 2022, and he has further distinguished himself through his exemplary efforts with that agency; along the way, he has served as an instructor with Fire Academy Online; and WHEREAS, In addition to responding to emergencies, Lieutenant Solis has played an instrumental role in providing assistance to other departments, maintaining equipment, and training and mentoring colleagues; he has also used his bilingual skills to better serve the Spanish-speaking community, and his talents as a firehouse chef are widely appreciated; and WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a firefighter, Lieutenant Solis completed fire training at Wharton County Junior College in 2012 and the emergency medical technician course in 2013; he later attended a number of advanced training programs with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career as a first responder, Willy Solis has worked to ensure the safety and well-being of his fellow citizens, and he may reflect with pride on his many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Willy Alberto Solis for his 10 years of service as a firefighter in the Fort Bend County area and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Lieutenant Solis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2421 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House