Travis County Commissioners Court
March 17, 2009,
Item 1
Number 1 is a approve proclamation recognizing mr.jim nixon for his many years of service to the manchaca volunteer fire and rescue department and the emergency services district number 5 board.
and mr.
nixon is here with us.
>> captain nixon's family is here with us.
would you introduce yourselves, please.
>> mark nixon.
>> natalie nixon.
>> joe leja.
>> mr.
nixon has been suffering for sometime now with an illness and I believe was put in the hospital yesterday.
and I just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with him.
but we are here today to honor his service to the community, his loyalty to family and friends, and it gives me great pleasure to read into -- this proclamation we have for him today.
Travis County Commissioners court proclamation, whereas jim nixon devoted 34 years to the manchaca volunteer fire department and then to its successor, the manchaca volunteer fire and rescue department, and rose from the entry level firefighter to captain during his career.
whereas mr.
nixon was voted as an officer of the year by the manchaca volunteer fire and rescue and as a volunteer of the year by the vfw.
whereas mr.
nixon has served with distinction as a board member of emergency services district 5 for 12 years.
whereas mr.
nixon served as a treasurer for manchaca volunteer fire department for 29 years and was instrumental in combining fire and e.m.s.
in manchaca, which brought major improvements in cost and service.
whereas outside of his incredible work, mr.
nixon also served as a volunteer for the Austin police department and other community organizations.
and whereas jim's incredibly supported wife pat has been a treasured partner and are the love of each other's lives.
now therefore be it resolved by the Travis County Commissioners court that all citizens of Travis County, especially those residing in esd 5, are urged to recognize captain jim nixon for his commitment and dedication for the safety of individuals and families in the community of manchaca and join in support of the brave men and women who have chosen the noble profession of emergency services personnel.
signed and entered this 17th day of March.
move approval of this proclamation.
>> seconded by Commissioner Gomez.
any comments?
>> yes, sir.
>> my name is diane nixon leja and jim nixon is my father.
he would have liked to have been here today, but he is fighting a courageous battle with cancer and has recently been hospitalized.
my mother is with, but my siblings and I are here to accept this on his behalf.
we would like to thank the Commissioners court, Commissioner Huber for honoring our dad.
we are very proud of him.
thank you.
>> thank you.
any others?
a great big thanks to him.
we certainly want to wish him well, and the family.
>> thank you.
all in favor?
that passes by unanimous vote.
let us know if there's anything we can do.
>> [ applause ]
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