SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431
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 State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend volunteer firefighters for their
outstanding service and extend to them sincere gratitude and best
wishes for the future.
Flores, Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 17, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate