1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 922

        1-2           WHEREAS, For more than 16 years, John Brett has worked to help

        1-3     prevent crime as a member of the Greater Dallas Crime Commission,

        1-4     and his longtime service is indeed deserving of special legislative

        1-5     recognition; and

        1-6           WHEREAS, Mr. Brett currently serves as chairman of the board

        1-7     of directors for this organization and during his tenure he has

        1-8     initiated many unique and effective innovations in the city's fight

        1-9     against criminal activity; and

       1-10           WHEREAS, In an effort to unify the actions of the community,

       1-11     this dedicated individual has established several productive

       1-12     alliances and partnerships with Dallas-area law enforcement

       1-13     agencies; he was also instrumental in the formation of the law

       1-14     enforcement liaison committee, a team of local volunteers that

       1-15     raises funds to assist in the training of law enforcement personnel;

       1-16     and

       1-17           WHEREAS, In addition to his work in the Greater Dallas area,

       1-18     Mr. Brett has been active in the organization of relief efforts

       1-19     for the families of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing victims; his

       1-20     caring and commitment have inspired countless individuals to come

       1-21     to the assistance of those in need of a helping hand, and his

       1-22     humanitarian deeds have earned him the respect and admiration of

       1-23     friends and colleagues; now, therefore, be it

        2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

        2-2     75th Legislature, hereby honor John Brett for his many years of

        2-3     service to the Greater Dallas Crime Commission and extend to him

        2-4     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years

        2-5     to come; and, be it further

        2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared

        2-7     for Mr. Brett as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.

        2-8                                                                  Carona

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       2-10                                          President of the Senate

       2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above

       2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

       2-13                                  on May 29, 1997.

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       2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate