2023S0015-1 01/10/23
By: Hinojosa, LaMantia S.R. No. 21
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert Rocha upon the occasion of his retirement as
chief of the Corpus Christi Fire Department on January 20, 2023,
after 11 years of outstanding leadership; and
WHEREAS, Robert Rocha began his tenure as fire chief with
the Corpus Christi Fire Department in 2011; with more than four
decades of fire service experience, he is highly respected by his
colleagues and is well known for his dedication, courage, and
superior leadership; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Robert has
successfully managed the far-reaching responsibilities of a fire
chief, and he is admired by citizens throughout the community for
his dedication to the safety of the Corpus Christi community; and
WHEREAS, Robert has led the Corpus Christi Fire Department
through 11 years of development and challenges, including
Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic; he has overseen the
management of hundreds of firefighters and the construction of
two new fire stations while maintaining the department's
rigorous training requirements, high standards, and diversity;
and
WHEREAS, An innovative leader, Robert has incorporated the
use of modern technology, including a drone, to assist with
emergency responses; he has displayed expertise and sound
judgment in managing the unique challenges of overseeing a major
department in a thriving coastal city, and he has always been
eager and prepared to assist those in need; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity and strength, Robert Rocha is
highly esteemed and admired by his colleagues at the department
and by the members of the community, and he will be greatly missed
by all at the Corpus Christi Fire Department; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Chief Robert Rocha on his
exceptional career with the Corpus Christi Fire Department and
extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.