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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 312          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Battalion Chief Sergio Vasquez and engineers Jesus   Gonzalez and Charlie Cavazos, three members of the Pharr Fire   Department who risked their lives to assist in fighting the   catastrophic wildfires that swept across Southern California in   January of 2025; and          WHEREAS, The fires that broke out in Los Angeles swiftly   engulfed the region and overwhelmed local firefighters' attempts   to control the spread; as the blazes continued to threaten   communities across the region, a team from the Pharr Fire   Department bravely answered the call for assistance and   mobilized with seven other agencies as part of the Alamo Strike   Team and the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System; and          WHEREAS, These valorous Texans worked along side   firefighters from across the country to help contain the fires;   they willingly spent weeks away from their families and braved   treacherous conditions to render aid and protect property and   lives from being destroyed, and 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 esteemed firefighters distinguished   themselves through their courage to put themselves in harm's way   at a time of desperate need far from their homes; their actions   are a testament to the generosity of the Pharr community and the   national spirit of mutual aid; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Sergio Vasquez, Jesus Gonzalez, and   Charlie Cavazos of the Pharr Fire Department for deploying to   battle the historic 2025 wildfires in California and extend to   them sincere appreciation for their selfless dedication to duty;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for the Pharr Fire Department as an expression of esteem   from the Texas Senate.     Hinojosa of Hidalgo                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 8, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate