By Hartnett                                           H.R. No. 1227

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

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

 1-2     from the vision and leadership of John Brett, and he is indeed

 1-3     worthy of special praise and recognition at this time; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Brett, who is employed as vice president of

 1-5     national accounts for Loomis Fargo & Company, has maintained an

 1-6     active involvement in the community as a member of the Greater

 1-7     Dallas Crime Commission for more than 16 years; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, He currently serves as chairman of the commission

 1-9     and has been instrumental in the formation of alliances with other

1-10     law enforcement agencies in the area; he helped to form the Law

1-11     Enforcement Liaison Committee, which raises money to provide

1-12     training for local law enforcement personnel, to the benefit of the

1-13     entire community; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Brett is also well known as a humanitarian; he

1-15     organized a caravan of volunteers to provide relief to the

1-16     surviving families of the Oklahoma City bombing, and his remarkable

1-17     efforts in this regard earned him the heartfelt gratitude of

1-18     countless individuals; and

1-19           WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Brett has been aided by

1-20     the  love and support of his family, which includes his wife, Linda

1-21     Ray Brett, the couple's children, Susan Elizabeth Tuggle and Kevin

1-22     Michael Brett, and cherished granddaughter, Keri Elizabeth Tuggle;

1-23     and

1-24           WHEREAS, John Brett has enhanced the quality of life in the

 2-1     Dallas community in numerous ways, and his exceptional commitment

 2-2     is a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know him;

 2-3     now, therefore, be it

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

 2-5     Legislature hereby honor John Brett for his exemplary civic

 2-6     involvement and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued

 2-7     success and happiness in the future; and, be it further

 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-9     prepared for Mr. Brett as an expression of high regard by the Texas

2-10     House of Representatives.