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 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
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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.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate