HR186 - Honoring the Westlake Fire Department on its 50th anniversary.

      H.R. No. 186       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Westlake Fire Department is celebrating the 50th   anniversary of its founding in 2025; and          WHEREAS, In 1975, a group of residents of Westlake and its   surrounding communities came together to establish the Westlake   Volunteer Fire Department; in its early days, the department had   fewer than 20 members and a very modest inventory of equipment, but   various fundraisers and donations eventually allowed it to build a   station and acquire additional fire protection resources; and          WHEREAS, Today, the Westlake Fire Department is largely   funded by Harris County Emergency Services District No. 47, and it   serves approximately 100,000 people in a 10-square-mile area in   western Harris County; it is staffed by more than 150 volunteers and   employees, including crew members who are on duty and available to   assist in emergencies at all hours of the day and night; and          WHEREAS, Every year, personnel answer thousands of calls for   assistance with an average response time of five minutes, and it   utilizes a fleet that encompasses two Class A engines, three   command vehicles, three ambulances, a 100-foot aerial, a rescue   boat, and a medic vehicle with assigned paramedics; through   investments in its fire suppression capabilities, the department   was able to improve its Insurance Services Office Public Protection   Classification rating to 2, placing it among the top two percent of   fire departments in the nation; and          WHEREAS, For half a century, the dedicated members of the   Westlake Fire Department have rendered exceptional service to their   fellow Texans, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their   contributions as they celebrate this notable milestone in the   organization's history; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby honor the Westlake Fire Department on the   occasion of its 50th anniversary and extend to its firefighters,   emergency medical staff, and other personnel sincere best wishes   for continued success with their important work; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the department as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Hull   Rosenthal   Vo     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 186 was adopted by the House on March   6, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House