Bill Text: TX SR21 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
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Bill Title: In memory of Ella Bea Haywood of Foreman, Arkansas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-01-18 - Reported enrolled [SR21 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR21-Enrolled.html
Bill Title: In memory of Ella Bea Haywood of Foreman, Arkansas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-01-18 - Reported enrolled [SR21 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR21-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Robert Rocha upon the occasion of his retirement as | ||
chief of the Corpus Christi Fire Department on January 20, 2023, | ||
after 11 years of outstanding leadership; and | ||
WHEREAS, Robert Rocha began his tenure as fire chief with | ||
the Corpus Christi Fire Department in 2011; with more than four | ||
decades of fire service experience, he is highly respected by his | ||
colleagues and is well known for his dedication, courage, and | ||
superior leadership; and | ||
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Robert has | ||
successfully managed the far-reaching responsibilities of a fire | ||
chief, and he is admired by citizens throughout the community for | ||
his dedication to the safety of the Corpus Christi community; and | ||
WHEREAS, Robert has led the Corpus Christi Fire | ||
Department through 11 years of development and challenges, | ||
including Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic; he has | ||
overseen the management of hundreds of firefighters and the | ||
construction of two new fire stations while maintaining the | ||
department's rigorous training requirements, high standards, | ||
and diversity; and | ||
WHEREAS, An innovative leader, Robert has incorporated the | ||
use of modern technology, including a drone, to assist with | ||
emergency responses; he has displayed expertise and sound | ||
judgment in managing the unique challenges of overseeing a major | ||
department in a thriving coastal city, and he has always been | ||
eager and prepared to assist those in need; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of integrity and strength, Robert Rocha is | ||
highly esteemed and admired by his colleagues at the | ||
department and by the members of the community, and he will be | ||
greatly missed by all at the Corpus Christi Fire Department; | ||
now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Chief Robert Rocha on his exceptional | ||
career with the Corpus Christi Fire Department and extend to him | ||
best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Hinojosa, LaMantia | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on January 18, 2023. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |