Bill Text: TX HR486 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 486 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Curtis Poovey on his appointment as chief of the Richardson Fire Department.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-06 - Reported enrolled [HR486 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR486-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 486



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Curtis Poovey began his new appointment as the chief
	of the Richardson Fire Department on January 1, 2017, and this is a
	fitting opportunity to celebrate his exemplary 23-year tenure with
	the department; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Poovey joined the Richardson Fire Department as
	a firefighter in May 1993, and he quickly rose through the ranks,
	earning promotion to lieutenant in 1999, captain in 2001, and
	battalion chief in 2009; since January 2016, he has served as the
	department's assistant chief of operations; and
	WHEREAS, This veteran first responder has been certified as a
	fire executive by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, and he is a
	graduate of the Fire Service Chief Executive Officer Program at
	Texas A&M University; he also holds certifications as a hazardous
	materials incident commander, paramedic, level 3 instructor, and
	fire officer IV; and
	WHEREAS, A leader in his field, Chief Poovey has served as
	president of the Dallas County Fire Chiefs Association and as a
	member of the Paramedic Advisory Board for Richland College and The
	University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; in addition, he is
	a Medical Incident Support Team member and a task force leader for
	the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Poovey's dedication to the highest standards
	of his profession has greatly benefited the residents of Richardson
	and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and he may
	indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as he takes on
	the challenges and opportunities of his new position; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Curtis Poovey on his appointment as
	chief of the Richardson Fire Department and extend to him sincere
	best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Chief Poovey as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

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	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 486 was adopted by the House on March
	2, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House