Bill Text: TX SR847 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Brenham Fire Department on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-23 - Reported enrolled [SR847 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR847-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the Brenham Fire Department on the occasion of its | ||
150th anniversary; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Brenham Fire Department was created by city | ||
ordinance on June 10, 1867, to help protect citizens and property | ||
during the tumultuous time of Reconstruction; and | ||
WHEREAS, In its early years, the department oversaw the | ||
operations of several independent fire companies, each of which | ||
sent delegates to serve the department and to elect its chief and | ||
assistants; in 1911, the local fire companies joined together to | ||
form the Brenham Fire Company No. 1, and in 1963, the | ||
organization was rechartered under its present name; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Brenham Fire Department has played a key role | ||
in several local traditions that have helped to define the spirit | ||
of the Brenham community; the department facilitated the city's | ||
annual Maifest celebration for more than 50 years, and it is also | ||
credited with initiating the Washington County Fair, one of the | ||
oldest county fairs in Texas; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Brenham Fire Department has | ||
evolved to meet the changing needs of the times; today, its 18 | ||
staff members and 36 volunteers continue to protect the lives and | ||
property of Brenham residents with unwavering courage and a deep | ||
commitment to public service; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Brenham Fire | ||
Department for their many contributions to the city and | ||
congratulate them on the department's 150th anniversary; and, be | ||
it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
the department as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Kolkhorst | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 23, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |