87R27394 BK-D
 
  By: Neave H.R. No. 1409
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, In recognition of his exemplary efforts as a City of
  Mesquite employee, Officer Dennis Arnold has been selected as one
  of the quarterly honorees in the Real Texas Service Champions
  program; and
         WHEREAS, This worthwhile initiative celebrates hard-working
  city employees who have distinguished themselves through their
  dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude; and
         WHEREAS, Dennis Arnold is a member of the Mesquite Police
  Department, where he currently serves as the police academy
  coordinator and training officer; he was involved in the creation
  of an in-house basic peace officer's course, which is now in its
  14th class; in addition to fulfilling his training duties, Officer
  Arnold participates in a number of community assignments, including
  the Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug
  Take Back Day campaign; through these various endeavors, he has
  made important contributions to the safety of area residents and to
  the development of the next generation of first responders; and
         WHEREAS, On a daily basis, Dennis Arnold renders valuable
  assistance to his fellow citizens, and he is indeed deserving of
  this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Dennis Arnold on being
  selected as a Real Texas Service Champion by the City of Mesquite
  and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
  important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Officer Arnold as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.