The resolution honors 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. Since joining the Dalhart VFD in 2019, Ms. Clausen has made significant contributions to emergency response efforts and has achieved Firefighter I certification, with plans to obtain her Firefighter II certification. She has also participated in professional development, including attending a symposium and instructing a class to share her knowledge with peers. Notably, she was the first woman to receive the Firefighter of the Year award from the Dalhart VFD in 2023.

In addition to her firefighting duties, Ms. Clausen has been a resident of Dalhart since 2016 and works with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a member of the search and rescue team. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to Ms. Clausen for her dedication to public safety and her community, and it extends best wishes for her future endeavors. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her as a token of appreciation.