By Deshotel                                            H.R. No. 685
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                                 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.