R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, For many years, the people of Dallas County have

 1-2     benefited from the stalwart service of Deputy Chief John L.

 1-3     Garrett of the Dallas County Constable's Office, and his receipt of

 1-4     an award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus provides a most

 1-5     fitting opportunity to honor him for his outstanding commitment;

 1-6     and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Garrett is a native of Louisiana and

 1-8     furthered his education at both Prairie View A&M University and

 1-9     Southwest Texas State University; and

1-10           WHEREAS, A Vietnam veteran and retired sergeant in the United

1-11     States Army, he has more than 18 years' experience in the area of

1-12     law enforcement and has served his fellow citizens as a deputy

1-13     chief of Precinct 7 for the Dallas County Constable's Office since

1-14     1995; he further contributes to his chosen field as a director of

1-15     the Justice of the Peace and Constable Association; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Through the years, Deputy Chief Garrett has received

1-17     numerous awards from the state and the community for his brave and

1-18     meritorious service, and he was named Officer of the Year for

1-19     Dallas County in 1989; and

1-20           WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he has been sustained by the

1-21     love and support of his devoted wife, Betty, and the couple's seven

1-22     children and three grandchildren; a deeply religious man, he renews

1-23     his spiritual strength as a deacon at Mount Moriah Baptist Church;

1-24     and

 2-1           WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Garrett's dedication to his community

 2-2     is truly notable, and it is a distinct privilege to honor him at

 2-3     this time; now, therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby commend Deputy Chief John L. Garrett for his

 2-6     exemplary career in law enforcement and extend to him heartfelt

 2-7     congratulations on his receipt of an award from the Texas

 2-8     Legislative Black Caucus; and, be it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-10     prepared for Deputy Chief Garrett as an expression of high regard

2-11     by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Davis

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 641 was adopted by the House on May

         2, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House