Bill Text: TX HR129 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 129 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Fire Department.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-22 - Reported enrolled [HR129 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR129-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 129



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The City of Victoria is celebrating the 150th
	anniversary of the Victoria Fire Department with an open house on
	November 6, 2021; and
	WHEREAS, In 1869, in response to several local fires, a group
	of residents formed a bucket brigade and Victoria Fire Company
	No. 1, a volunteer group that disbanded after a few months; the City
	of Victoria formally authorized the formation of a downtown engine
	house on June 5, 1870; the following year, C. R. Alden, a tradesman
	with experience in fire organizations, laid the foundation for the
	current department, and a used hand pumper was purchased from
	Mobile, Alabama, to aid in fire-suppression efforts; and
	WHEREAS, In the decades that followed, several other fire
	response groups arose within the community; Fire Company No. 1
	formed in 1882, Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 in 1882-1883,
	Protection Hose Company No. 3 in 1885, and Mechanic's Hose Company
	No. 4 in 1893; over time, the department continued to modernize,
	and in 1910, the city hired its first salaried firefighters; by
	1930, the department was fully motorized with two combination
	pumper and hose trucks, a straight-hose truck, and a chief's car,
	and in 1931 Salvage Corps Company No. 5 was established; the
	department consolidated with the City of Victoria emergency medical
	services into one organization in 1995; and
	WHEREAS, Under the direction of fire chief Tracy Fox, the
	present-day Victoria FD answers approximately 11,000 service
	requests each year and now includes teams for hazardous materials
	response, technical rescue, and water rescue; with strong ties to
	the community, the department also participates in a number of
	safety and educational programs for area residents, and in 2018 it
	was recognized for best practices by the Texas Fire Chiefs
	Association; and
	WHEREAS, For 150 years, the courageous firefighters of the
	Victoria Fire Department have devoted themselves to protecting the
	lives and property of their fellow citizens, and this notable
	milestone represents a fitting opportunity to recognize their vital
	contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 150th
	anniversary of the Victoria Fire Department and extend to its
	members sincere best wishes for continued success with their
	important work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the department as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Morrison

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 129 was adopted by the House on
	October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House