TITLE: Commemorating the dedication of the Spring Fire Department's new fire station and administration building.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the dedication of the Spring Fire Department's new fire station and administration building.

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WHEREAS, Proud members of the Spring Fire Department are joining with local citizens to dedicate a new fire station and administration building at a ceremony on July 2, 2011; and WHEREAS, Station 71 is a state-of-the-art, 14,000-square-foot facility with four vehicle bays, located on East Louetta Road next door to the new, 10,000-square-foot administration building; and WHEREAS, Chartered in 1953 with only seven members, the Spring Fire Department has grown to accommodate the community and today includes more than 100 paid and volunteer professionals who work to protect the lives and property of some 100,000 people in Northwest Harris County; and WHEREAS, In addition to fighting fires, the department handles emergency medical calls, rescue and vehicle extrication, and hazardous materials services; members of the department also regularly educate the public about the use of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, the hazards of carbon monoxide, and the importance of emergency exit drills in the home; and WHEREAS, The Spring Fire Department's two new buildings are being dedicated in memory of several people, including district chief Michael F. West, who died in the line of duty on March 2, 1985, and former firefighters John Miller, Frank Arp, Terry O'Toole, Alan Schlein, Ron Thomas, and Bob Aman; and WHEREAS, The Spring Fire Department has contributed to the safety and welfare of the community for nearly 60 years, and these new facilities will further ensure its ability to best serve the area public; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the dedication of the Spring Fire Department's Station 71 and adjacent administration building and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Spring Fire Department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Riddle Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 289 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House