H.R. No. 413 is a resolution congratulating Brandi Clausen of the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department for being named the 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association. Ms. Clausen has been a dedicated member of the Dalhart VFD since January 1, 2019, and has significantly contributed to emergency response efforts. She holds a Firefighter I certification and is pursuing her Firefighter II certification. Notably, she became the first woman to receive the Firefighter of the Year award from the Dalhart VFD in 2023 and has actively participated in professional development, including attending and instructing at a symposium hosted by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.

The resolution acknowledges Ms. Clausen's exceptional commitment to public safety and her role in protecting the lives and property of her community. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' sincere best wishes for her continued success in her important work. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Ms. Clausen as a token of high regard from the Texas House. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025, by a non-record vote.