TITLE: Congratulating Lieutenant Dennis Stanek on his retirement from the West University Place Fire Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lieutenant Dennis Stanek on his retirement from the West University Place Fire Department.

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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Dennis Stanek retired from the West University Place Fire Department on January 11, 2017, after 43 years of dedicated public service; and WHEREAS, A native of West University Place, Dennis Stanek began his exemplary tenure with the department on July 1, 1973; he started out as a firefighter and was quickly promoted, earning the rank of lieutenant in 1976; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his outstanding career, Lieutenant Stanek worked tirelessly in support of the fire department's mission to protect lives and property; he was one of the first paramedics in the department, and he was instrumental in providing the city with its first ambulances, built out of converted vans; and WHEREAS, Dennis Stanek greatly benefited the residents of West University Place through his professionalism and devotion to public safety, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his exceptional record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lieutenant Dennis Stanek on the occasion of his retirement from the West University Place 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 Lieutenant Stanek as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 95 was adopted by the House on February 21, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House