Bill Text: TX HR2388 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of San Antonio firefighter Scott Deem.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2388 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2388-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2388

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow caused by the loss
of San Antonio firefighter Scott Deem, who died in the line of duty
on May 18, 2017, at the age of 31; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Deem was a member of the crew from
Ladder 35 "A" Shift who responded to a fire in a shopping center,
and he lost his life while searching for potential victims of the
blaze; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Scott Deem was born on March
24, 1986, and he graduated from Southwest High School in 2004; he
joined the San Antonio Fire Department in January 2011, and during
his six years with the department, he earned the respect and
affection of his fellow firefighters; and
WHEREAS, The loving husband of Jennifer Deem, Mr. Deem was
exceptionally proud of his daughter, Dakota, and his son, Tyler,
and he was eagerly anticipating the birth of his third child; he was
a CrossFit enthusiast, and he regularly attended his daughter's
volleyball games and volunteered at his children's schools; and
WHEREAS, This brave and selfless Texan embodied the highest
ideals of his profession, and his heroism, sacrifice, and devotion
to duty will long be remembered by all those who knew and loved him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Scott Deem of the
San Antonio Fire Department and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
family and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
firefighter Scott Deem.
Rodriguez of Bexar
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2388 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on May 26, 2017.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House