TITLE: Congratulating Donnie Glenn on his retirement as battalion chief of the Sherman Fire Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Donnie Glenn on his retirement as battalion chief of the Sherman Fire Department.

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WHEREAS, Donnie Glenn retired as battalion chief of the Sherman Fire Department in February 2015, after three and a half decades of exemplary service to his fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Angelo State University, Donnie Glenn joined the Sherman Fire Department in 1979; two years later, he took on the position of driver, and he was made a lieutenant in 1990; promoted to captain in 1997, he was twice chosen to lead the department as interim fire chief; he has held the position of fire battalion chief for SFD since April 2006; although he is leaving that department, he will continue to serve area residents as chief of the Pottsboro Fire Department; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Chief Glenn enjoys the love and support of his wife, Donna, and their three children, Daniel, David, and Katie; and WHEREAS, Donnie Glenn has exemplified the highest ideals of his profession throughout his career, and his unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of the public has earned him the lasting respect and admiration of his fellow firefighters; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Donnie Glenn on his retirement from the Sherman Fire Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Chief Glenn as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Phillips Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 731 was adopted by the House on March 12, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House