Bill Text: TX HR501 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Richard "Andy" Loller Jr. of the Weatherford Fire Department.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - Reported enrolled [HR501 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR501-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 501

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The residents of Weatherford lost a courageous and
greatly admired public servant when Richard "Andy" Loller Jr. of
the Weatherford Fire Department died in the line of duty on June 10,
2018, at the age of 42; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loller was killed while taking part in a
wildland deployment in the Davis Mountains as part of a 12-member
North Texas Strike Team that was working to contain the Scenic Loop
Complex Fires; and
WHEREAS, Andy Loller was born in Fort Worth on February 26,
1976, to Richard Loller and Yvonne Collins, and he grew up with the
companionship of a sister, Amber; he began his firefighting career
in 2002 with the Hudson Oaks Fire Department, and in 2013 he joined
the Weatherford Fire Department, where he worked on the A-Shift;
and
WHEREAS, A member of the International Association of
Firefighters Local No. 3823, this skilled first responder served
his community with tremendous dedication, and on his off-duty days,
he worked part-time for the Greenwood Rural Volunteer Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loller cherished his family, which included his
wife, Debra Loller, and their children, Chelsea and Colby; an avid
outdoorsman, he enjoyed spending his free time hunting, shooting,
and fishing; in all his endeavors, he was sustained by his deep
faith; and
WHEREAS, Andy Loller selflessly devoted himself to
protecting the lives and property of his fellow Texans, and his
colleagues and loved ones will forever remember his valiant
sacrifice as well as the joy that he brought to all those who had the
good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard "Andy"
Loller Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Debra Loller; to his children, Chelsea and
Colby Robertson; to his grandson, Jaxson Ortega; to his mother,
Yvonne Collins; to his sister, Amber Pullin, and her husband, Cody;
to his nieces, Brooke Shirley and Katie Ann Pullin; to his nephew,
Corbitt Shirley; to his close friends, Seth and Lindsay Winburn,
and their daughter, Clara; and to his other friends, his fellow
firefighters, and all who mourn his passing; 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 Andy
Loller.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 501 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 25, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House