A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of todd alan blanchard, fallen firefighter for the eastern wake fire‑rescue department.
Whereas, Todd Alan Blanchard was born on April 26, 1974, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to Allan Westley Blanchard and Marie Canon Blanchard; and
Whereas, Todd Alan Blanchard graduated from Turners Falls High School in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, and spent a number of years as a firefighter before moving to North Carolina; and
Whereas, Todd Alan Blanchard served as a firefighter for the Eastern Wake Fire‑Rescue Department for two years; and
Whereas, Todd Alan Blanchard was killed in the line of duty on July 14, 2005; and
Whereas, Todd Alan Blanchard was admired and respected by the members of his profession and will be sorely missed by all who knew him; and
Whereas, Todd Alan Blanchard is survived by his parents; two daughters, Jessika Li Blanchard and Ryan Marie Blanchard; three brothers, Michael Blanchard, Allan Blanchard, Jr., and Norman Blanchard; one sister, Charlene B. Couture; and his fiancée, Allison Miller; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the memory of Todd Alan Blanchard and expresses its appreciation for his service in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Eastern Wake County.
SECTION 2.  The House of Representatives extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Todd Alan Blanchard for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Todd Alan Blanchard and the Eastern Wake Fire‑Rescue Department.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.