1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing James L. Leaks, Sr., for his 20 years of loyal service 1-4 to the Jo Ann Karr Crime Watch Group of Pleasant Grove and for his 1-5 invaluable assistance in creating a safer community for the 1-6 citizens of Dallas; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. Leaks is a native of Ennis, Texas, and a 1-8 former employee of Affiliated Foods Distribution Company; he 1-9 became a founding member of the Jo Ann Karr Crime Watch Group 1-10 in 1980 and was named chairman of the organization in 1992; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the 1-12 organization became a significant asset to the residents of 1-13 Pleasant Grove and the Dallas community, and its members have 1-14 played a major role in the pursuit of local crime prevention; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A well-known and respected leader in his 1-16 community, Mr. Leaks has completed the Dallas Police Department's 1-17 Volunteers in Patrol Program and is an active member of the 1-18 Beautification of Pleasant Grove Committee and the City of Dallas 1-19 Urban Rehabilitation Standards; and 1-20 WHEREAS, As a tribute to his dedication to the watch group 1-21 and to his many humanitarian endeavors, Mr. Leaks has received 1-22 various awards from the City of Dallas Boards and Commissions, the 1-23 Dallas Police Department, and the George Washington Carver Alumni 1-24 Association of Ennis; and 2-1 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who has distinguished 2-2 himself in his work on behalf of the Jo Ann Karr Crime Watch Group 2-3 and on behalf of his fellowman, James Leaks deserves recognition 2-4 for his worthy causes and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, 2-5 be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby commend James L. Leaks, Sr., on his many 2-8 contributions to the Jo Ann Karr Crime Watch Group and to his 2-9 community and extend best wishes to him for the years ahead; 2-10 and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-12 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-13 West 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on February 9, 1999. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate