R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 1-2 honor Officer David Henry for his exceptional service to the 1-3 Beaumont Police Department and as the executive director of its 1-4 Police Activities League; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Since starting his career with the department in 1-6 1984, Officer Henry has earned the respect and admiration of his 1-7 colleagues for his natural leadership abilities and tireless 1-8 dedication to duty, and in May 1994, when the department 1-9 established a program aimed at reducing crime committed by 1-10 juveniles, the Police Activities League (PAL), Officer Henry was 1-11 selected to serve as the program's executive director; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Now with more than 1,000 registered participants, 1-13 PAL provides year-round educational, cultural, recreational, and 1-14 athletic programs, and "Officer Dave's" numerous public appearances 1-15 at schools, churches, and civic groups around the Beaumont area can 1-16 be credited with encouraging widespread participation and support 1-17 of the effort; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Officer Henry has demonstrated the enthusiasm, 1-19 reliability, and flexibility essential for working successfully 1-20 with youth, and through his one-on-one approach, he has given the 1-21 participants in this innovative program a true role model and 1-22 mentor; as a tribute to the commitment of all involved, many of 1-23 these young Texans have been recognized with commendations and 1-24 awards; and 2-1 WHEREAS, It is truly a privilege to take this opportunity to 2-2 recognize Officer Henry for his noteworthy record of achievement 2-3 with the PAL program and to honor him for the lasting influence he 2-4 is having in the lives of so many; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby commend Officer David Henry for his outstanding 2-7 work with the Beaumont Police Department and extend to him sincere 2-8 best wishes for continued success in all of his future endeavors; 2-9 and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for Officer Henry as an expression of high regard by the 2-12 Texas House of Representatives. Deshotel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 685 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House