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89(R) HR 506 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 506
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The grand opening of the John Ashman Fire Training
Complex in Lewisville is taking place on February 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Located at the site of the old Lewisville Fire
Training Center, the $6.9 million facility was built through a
collaborative effort between the cities of Lewisville, Flower
Mound, and Highland Village; firefighters from each community will
use the facility to prepare for a variety of emergencies, including
fire, disaster management, technical rescue, and complex medical
scenarios; and
WHEREAS, The training complex is named in honor of the late
John Ashman, who served with the Lewisville Fire Department for
four decades, including seven years as the training chief, before
his passing in May 2023; the facility features a live fire training
environment with a two-story residential structure and a
three-story commercial building as well as access to a drill tower
and classrooms; and
WHEREAS, The skilled first responders of the Lewisville,
Flower Mound, and Highland Village Fire Departments have
demonstrated an exceptional commitment to protecting the lives and
property of their fellow citizens, and this new facility will help
support their important work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the grand opening of the John Ashman
Fire Training Complex and commend all those who were involved in
bringing this project to fruition; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Highland Village Fire
Departments as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.
Bumgarner
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 506 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House