Political Quotes

“I, along with fellow Members of the Texas and Harris County delegation, stand together to honor and recognize the sacrifice of four fallen firefighters who died last Friday, May 31, 2013, in the city of Houston serving in the line of duty. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the families and fellow firefighters of those who died and those who were injured. We are united with the city of Houston in grief over the deaths of Captain EMT Matthew Renaud, Engineer Operator EMT Robert Bebee, Firefighter EMT Robert Garner, and Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, who died last Friday while searching a blazing hotel and restaurant for possible trapped victims. In the 118-year history of the Houston City Fire Department, this was the greatest loss of life of their members while on duty. Their heroism will not be soon forgotten nor their sacrifice dimmed by time. In the Firemen's Creed, these words are heard loudly: But, above all, our proudest endeavor is to save lives of men, the work of God, Himself. We ask that our colleagues join us now in a moment of silence in their memory. Mr. Speaker, we wish all firefighters injured last Friday a speedy recovery. Mr. Speaker, I along with fellow members of the Harris County Delegation stand together to honor and recognize the sacrifice of four fallen Firefighters who died last Friday, May 31, 2013 in the City of Houston, Texas serving in the line of duty.…”