88R23701 BHH-D
By: Flores, Springer S.R. No. 431
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week is taking place from April
16 to 22, 2023, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to
recognize the many volunteer firefighters across the Lone Star
State; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters serve in both rural and urban
communities throughout the state, performing such duties as fire
suppression, emergency medical aid and rescue, hazardous material
response, and training and public education; these highly trained
individuals are members of more than 1,000 fire departments, and
they provide over 80 percent of the fire services in Texas; and
WHEREAS, In addition to offering vital emergency services,
volunteer fire departments contribute to their communities by
hosting open house events and building relationships with area
residents; many volunteer firefighters also participate in a
variety of service organizations; and
WHEREAS, These brave men and women give generously of their
time and talents in order to protect the lives and property of their
fellow citizens, and they are indeed deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend volunteer firefighters for their outstanding
service and extend to them sincere gratitude and best wishes for the
future.