89R30358 EME-D
By: Perry S.R. No. 519
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Captain Chris Kemp is retiring from Lubbock Fire
Rescue on May 17, 2025, drawing to a close more than 25 years of
dedicated service to the city; and
WHEREAS, Following in both his father's and brother's
footsteps, Chris Kemp joined Lubbock Fire Rescue in August 1999; he
was promoted to equipment operator in March 2007 and to lieutenant
in December 2011, and he went on to serve as captain for over a
decade; and
WHEREAS, Captain Kemp has further contributed to his
community through his efforts as president of the Lubbock
Professional Firefighters Association; during his tenure, he
played a vital role in the LPFFA's COATS4KIDS initiative, which
delivers winter jackets to local children in need; in retirement,
he plans to stay involved with COATS4KIDS and to spend time with his
family; and
WHEREAS, Chris Kemp's leadership, hard work, and commitment
to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Lubbock and
earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow first
responders, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Captain Chris Kemp on his retirement from
Lubbock Fire Rescue 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 Captain Kemp as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.