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      H.R. No. 399       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Three members of the Pharr Fire Department,   Battalion Chief Sergio Vasquez and engineers Jesus Gonzalez and   Charlie Cavazos, went above and beyond the call of duty to assist in   fighting the catastrophic wildfires that swept across Southern   California in January 2025; and          WHEREAS, The fires broke out in Los Angeles and were fueled by   extreme drought conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds, which   reached speeds of up to 80 miles per hour; as the blazes spread   across Los Angeles County, nearly 200,000 residents were forced to   evacuate, and at least 28 people tragically lost their lives; fires   in the hardest-hit areas raged for weeks, overwhelming local   firefighters' attempts to control them; the economic impact of the   disaster is projected at some $150 billion, making it one of the   costliest in modern United States history; and          WHEREAS, With the fires threatening neighborhoods and entire   communities across the region, a team from the Pharr Fire   Department courageously answered the call for assistance,   mobilizing with seven other agencies as part of the Alamo Strike   Team and the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System; these highly   trained and dedicated individuals worked side by side with   firefighters from around the country to contain the blazes and help   protect the lives and property of those who were in the path of   destruction; facing a task that at times seemed impossible, they   braved treacherous conditions, worked through exhaustion, and   willingly committed to spending weeks away from their families to   render aid; notably, the Pharr Fire Department was the only fire   department south of San Antonio that stepped forward to help during   this crisis; and          WHEREAS, These individuals distinguished themselves through   their willingness to venture far from home and put themselves in   harm's way at a time of desperate need, and through their actions,   they have provided a testament to the strength of the Pharr   community and the spirit of solidarity that unites us as Americans;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend Battalion Chief Sergio Vasquez and   engineers Jesus Gonzalez and Charlie Cavazos of the Pharr Fire   Department for deploying to California to battle the historic 2025   wildfires and extend to them sincere appreciation for their   selfless dedication to their duties in and beyond their community;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared   for the City of Pharr and for Mr. Vasquez, Mr. Gonzalez, and   Mr. Cavazos as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of   Representatives.     Muñoz     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 399 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House