TITLE: Congratulating Brandi Clausen of the Dalhart VFD on being named 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Brandi Clausen of the Dalhart VFD on being named 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Brandi Clausen of the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department was named the 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association; and WHEREAS, Ms. Clausen joined the Dalhart VFD on January 1, 2019, and over the years, she has played an instrumental role in responding to emergency calls; she holds Firefighter I certification from the State Firefighters' & Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, and she is currently working towards her Firefighter II certification; in January 2024, she attended the Second in Command symposium hosted by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association in College Station, and she later instructed a class to share her new skills with colleagues; among her many achievements, she became the first woman to receive the Firefighter of the Year award from the Dalhart VFD in 2023; and WHEREAS, A resident of Dalhart since 2016, Ms. Clausen has enjoyed a rewarding career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where she serves as a member of the search and rescue team; and WHEREAS, Brandi Clausen has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to protecting the lives and property of her fellow citizens, and she is indeed deserving of this most recent honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brandi Clausen on being named the 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Clausen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Smithee Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 413 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House