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Declaration of Respect <br />WHEREAS,Randy Hanks was born in Dallas in 1955, graduating from Bishop Lynch High School and then attending the University of <br />St. Thomas, and later marrying the love of his life, Mary, with whom he raised their large and happy family; and <br />WHEREAS,Randy Hanks graduated from the Houston Fire Academy in 1978 and moved the family to La Porte in 1983, while he spent <br />thirty years as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Houston Fire Department and, in 1993, began a second career with La Porte EMS; and <br />WHEREAS,in total, Randy served his community as a First Responder for 43 years, commonly found with a cup of coffee, a cigarette, <br />and his prayers, ready to listen to anyone who needed to talk. Randy was known as a generous man who sought every opportunity to share <br />his faith and encourage those in need, with his only intention being to leave those he came into contact with better than he found them. <br />Randy supported numerous charities even when he was facing financial hardship himself. He cherished his family and loved spending time <br />with them, especially in the water. He possessed unmatched character, integrity, work ethic, and love for his fellow man. He was a wonderful <br />example, advocate, teacher, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and lovedhim. <br />NOW, THEREFORE,I, Mayor Louis R. Rigby, do hereby offer recognition of the appreciation, respect, and esteem in remembrance of <br />Randy Hanks <br />In witness whereof,I have hereto set my hand and <br />caused the Seal ofthe City to be affixed hereto, <br />th <br />this,the 14day of February, 2022. <br />____________________________________ <br />Louis R. Rigby, Mayor <br /> <br />