1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 549 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride 1-4 in recognizing Claude Michael Johnston on the auspicious occasion 1-5 of his retirement on October 31, 2000; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This impressive gentleman worked for the Texas 1-7 Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory for more than 30 1-8 years, and during that time he performed his job superbly; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Originally from Carthage, Texas, Mike attended 1-10 Panola Junior College from 1965 to 1967, and he graduated from 1-11 The University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor of science 1-12 degree in chemistry; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mike Johnston began his career with the Department 1-14 of Public Safety's Crime Laboratory on June 8, 1970; because of 1-15 his thorough work and attention to detail, he was promoted to 1-16 Drug Section Supervisor on September 1, 1975; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Rising through the ranks, Mike Johnston was 1-18 promoted to Manager of Headquarters Laboratory on May 1, 1984; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, A top-notch employee, Mr. Johnston has impressed 1-21 his fellow employees with his professional approach and his 1-22 ability to find the best in everyone; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mike Johnston has earned the respect and gratitude 2-2 of his colleagues, who appreciate his admirable contributions 2-3 to the state; and 2-4 WHEREAS, His honesty and faithfulness to his duties are 2-5 well known; the citizens of Texas have been truly blessed to 2-6 have had such an able and hardworking public servant as 2-7 Claude Michael Johnston; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby commend Claude Michael Johnston for 2-10 his meritorious service and dedication to the people of Texas; 2-11 and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-13 as an expression of heartfelt esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Barrientos 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 22, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate