TITLE: Congratulating Chief Lance Phelps on his retirement from Lubbock Fire Rescue.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Chief Lance Phelps on his retirement from Lubbock Fire Rescue.

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WHEREAS, Lance Phelps retired as chief of Lubbock Fire Rescue on April 26, 2019, after more than 32 years of exemplary service; and WHEREAS, Chief Phelps first joined Lubbock Fire Rescue in January 1987 as a firefighter; rising through the ranks, he was promoted to deputy chief of operations in 2012, and he became the city's ninth fire chief three years later; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, Chief Phelps led the department in attaining the prestigious Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office; moreover, he played a crucial role in the creation of the city's new multiagency Emergency Operations Center; and WHEREAS, Lance Phelps has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to protecting the lives and property of his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his outstanding record of achievement as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Lance Phelps 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 Chief Phelps as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1405 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House