TITLE: Recognizing Chris Kemp on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Chris Kemp on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Captain Chris Kemp is retiring from Lubbock Fire Rescue on May 17, 2025, drawing to a close more than 25 years of dedicated service to the city; and WHEREAS, Following in both his father's and brother's footsteps, Chris Kemp joined Lubbock Fire Rescue in August 1999; he was promoted to equipment operator in March 2007 and to lieutenant in December 2011, and he went on to serve as captain for over a decade; and WHEREAS, Captain Kemp has further contributed to his community through his efforts as president of the Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association; during his tenure, he played a vital role in the LPFFA's COATS4KIDS initiative, which delivers winter jackets to local children in need; in retirement, he plans to stay involved with COATS4KIDS and to spend time with his family; and WHEREAS, Chris Kemp's leadership, hard work, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Lubbock and earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow first responders, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Captain Chris Kemp on his retirement from Lubbock Fire Rescue 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 Captain Kemp as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Perry President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 14, 2025.