SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 519
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 State of Texas, 89th
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 from
the Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate