SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471
	In Memory
	of
	Larry Gale Nelson
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and pays
	tribute to the life of firefighter Larry Gale Nelson, who died in
	the line of duty August 12, 2011; and
	WHEREAS, This courageous citizen was an oil industry
	consultant who also made time to work for the Val Verde County
	Volunteer Fire and Rescue team; his desire to serve and protect
	his community illustrated the quality of his character; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson was much admired and beloved by his
	fellow firefighters as a man of integrity, strength, and
	generosity of spirit; and
	WHEREAS, For his courage and his willingness to go above
	and beyond the call of duty, Mr. Nelson was named Firefighter of
	the Year in 2007; his peers admired him for his warmth and wit and
	for his profound commitment to helping others; and
	WHEREAS, Firefighters are a unique type of public servant,
	who regularly put themselves in harm's way; they are the men and
	women who are willing to run bravely into danger, knowing each
	time that they may make the ultimate sacrifice; Mr. Nelson was
	one of those heroic souls; he will be deeply missed by his family
	and friends, and he leaves them with memories that will long be
	cherished; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Larry Gale Nelson; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Mr. Nelson.
	Uresti
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 18, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate