TITLE: Congratulating Gary Dougharty on his retirement from the Jasper Fire Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Gary Dougharty on his retirement from the Jasper Fire Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Gary Dougharty retired from the Jasper Fire Department in February 2015, drawing to a close his three and a half decades of service as a volunteer firefighter; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dougharty first joined the Jasper Fire Department in 1980, and over the course of his exemplary 35-year tenure, he has distinguished himself in a number of positions; in 2005, he became assistant chief, and the following year, he was elected chief of the department; and WHEREAS, Throughout this time, Mr. Dougharty has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow volunteers, and on the occasion of his retirement, he was named the Firefighter of the Year; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dougharty's dedication, skill, and commitment to protecting the lives and property of the public have greatly benefited the citizens of Jasper, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his exceptional record of service as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Dougharty on his retirement from the Jasper Fire Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Dougharty as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 830 was adopted by the House on March 12, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House