HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 032565F - Condolences To Familiy Of W.E. (Chief) Twitty, An Outstanding Municipal Staff - 03_25_1965 t�ga5trs�
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The City of Lubbock was saddened by the loss of one
of its outstanding citizens and devoted municipal staff members, W. E.
(Chief) Twitty; and
WHEREAS., "Chief' Twitty came to the area to farm, but sensing
a need for professional, full-time firemen, joined the volunteer fire de-
partment of Lubbock fifty-five years ago. He alternated as fire chief
until 1919 when he took over the past of fire chief of the professional,
full-time fire department, which he held until 1950. At that time he was
named fire marshall, continuing in this capacity until October, 1954, when
he was designated as fire prevention consultant, a title he carried until
his unexpected death; and
WHEREAS, "Chief" Twitty:all during his association with the
Lubbock Fire Department was instrumental in a multitude of improvements
and in the continuing modernization of the fire department; and
WHEREAS, "Chief" Twitty believing always in the further education
of firemen was present and aided in the organization of the first Texas
Firemants Training School at Texas A & M which today is one of the leading
Training Schools in this field; and
WHEREAS, "Chief" Twitty actually developed and invented much of
the modern equipment used today in the City of Lubbock and throughout the
State of Texas. One of his inventions was the forerunner of the sleek
booster panel truck that extinguishes more than 90 per cent of Lubbock's
blazes today. Another of"Chief" Twittyts innovations was the use of the
1 - 1/2 inch hose in firefighting; and,
V-11BREAS,"Chief" Twitty is survived by his wife, the former Elba
Moore f and,
WH"EM), The City of Lubbock feels deeply the loss of one who has
always done more than his part to improve that lives of those around himt
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council representing the citizens of the City of Lubbock
as well ss the Catty Administration extend condolence to "Chief" TwIttyls
widow and famUy and that, copies of this resolutton be given to his family
with our apprectaiton of his life of service to others and with our sincere
regards.
Passed by the City Councit this 2,F S�' day of ULC N IM.
TIDMORE, Llayor
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Laveata o, C Secretary-Treasurer
APPROVED:
Fred O. Senter, Jr., City tornop