Bill Text: TX HR1713 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1713 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commending Anthony Elliot of the Childress Volunteer Fire Department for his contribution to fighting the Texas Panhandle fires of March 2017.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-11 - Reported enrolled [HR1713 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1713-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1713



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, During the month of March 2017, the Texas Panhandle
	suffered multiple, massive wildfires, and Anthony Elliot of the
	Childress Volunteer Fire Department was part of a coalition of
	first responders who fought heroically and tenaciously to save the
	lives and property of Texans in the region; and
	WHEREAS, Fueled by dry vegetation, high winds, and
	unseasonably hot weather, the fast-moving wildfires broke out on
	March 6 and raged for days, destroying around 500,000 acres of Texas
	prairie land and resulting in the death of four people; the fires
	were some of the largest in state history and led to Governor Greg
	Abbott's declaring a state of emergency in six counties; and
	WHEREAS, The combined efforts of fire personnel from around
	and beyond the region, including members of local volunteer fire
	departments, were needed to contain the blazes; working exhausting
	hours in perilous conditions, these dedicated individuals risked
	their lives to halt the fires' rampage and rescue residents, and
	their contributions were vital to averting further tragedy and
	destruction; and
	WHEREAS, In answering the call of duty during this
	catastrophic crisis, Anthony Elliot demonstrated an extraordinary
	commitment to protecting the safety of his fellow citizens, and he
	has earned the enduring gratitude and admiration of Texans across
	the state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Anthony Elliot of the Childress
	Volunteer Fire Department for his bravery, skill, and dedication in
	fighting the Texas Panhandle wildfires of March 2017 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 Mr. Elliot as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Springer

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1713 was adopted by the House on May
	4, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House