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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 581
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-4     recognize Burl Jernigan who is retiring March 31, 2001, after
 1-5     more than 30 years of loyal service in the field of law
 1-6     enforcement; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Burl Jernigan began his exceptional career in law
 1-8     enforcement with the Dallas Police Department in 1971; he later
 1-9     served with the Ennis Police Department from 1974 to 1975 and
1-10     was Chief of Patrol and Investigations in north Dallas; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Beloved and highly respected in the community,
1-12     he began his career as Precinct 7 Deputy Constable in 1975 and
1-13     has faithfully served as Constable since being sworn in on
1-14     January 1, 1989; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A man of courage and conviction, Constable Jernigan
1-16     has been dedicated to making the streets of Precinct 7 a safer
1-17     place to live, work, and raise a family; his contributions include
1-18     walk patrols, a bicycle unit, an investigation unit, and a traffic
1-19     unit; and
1-20           WHEREAS, A leader in the Dallas community, he takes an
1-21     active interest in programs aimed at promoting better relations
1-22     between law enforcement personnel and area residents; he works
1-23     closely with the schools as a strong proponent of zero violence
 2-1     tolerance policies, teaches Police Community Relations and law
 2-2     enforcement classes, and keeps his constituency updated on laws
 2-3     and legislation; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, For his meritorious contributions,
 2-5     Constable Jernigan received the Outstanding Texan Award,
 2-6     special recognition from the President of the United States,
 2-7     and numerous accolades from the communities he so diligently
 2-8     serves; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, The devoted father of three and grandfather of
2-10     four has earned the respect and admiration not only of his fellow
2-11     peace officers but also of the entire Dallas area, and in tribute
2-12     to his years of service Constable Jernigan is being honored with a
2-13     reception at Paul Quinn College on April 19, 2001; now, therefore,
2-14     be it
2-15           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-16     77th Legislature, hereby honor Burl Jernigan for his valor
2-17     and dedication in the field of law enforcement and extend
2-18     to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be
2-19     it further
2-20           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-21     Constable Jernigan as an expression of high regard from the
2-22     Texas Senate.
2-23                                                                    West
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2-25                                          President of the Senate
2-26                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-27                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-28                                  on March 27, 2001.
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 3-2                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-4                                           Member, Texas Senate