78R4507 MDM-D

By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 168



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dallas Police Chief Terrell Bolton has been named an 
Outstanding Texan in the area of public safety by the Texas 
Legislative Black Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Dallas force since 1980, he held the 
positions of sergeant, civilian manager, deputy chief, and 
assistant chief before being named chief of police in 1999; in this 
capacity he heads a department of more than 3,500 employees who 
provide police service to a city of more than 1 million residents; 
and
	WHEREAS, Chief Bolton has played a vital role in the city's 
Police Mobile Storefront Program, the Trinity River Corridor Master  
Implementation Plan, and the Interactive Community Policing 
Program; he led the public safety section of the City of Dallas 
Empowerment Zone, an initiative requiring the successful 
collaboration of multiple local and national entities; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Richton, Mississippi, this highly regarded 
professional is a graduate of the Leadership Dallas Class of 
1998-1999 and a member of the Jackson State Alumni Association, Phi 
Beta Sigma Fraternity, and the Antioch Missionary Fellowship 
Baptist Church; his civic involvement has included the Southwest 
Law Enforcement Institute Advisory Board, the Fina Scholar-Athlete 
Selection Committee, the Volunteer Center of Dallas Award Selection 
Committee, Special Olympics, the Shining Star Ethics Award Program, 
and a West Dallas equestrian program for youth; and
	WHEREAS, During his notable career, Chief Bolton has earned 
many well-deserved accolades, including the 1991 Oak Cliff Citizen 
of the Year Award, the 1992 South Dallas Business and Professional 
Women's Club Man of the Year Award, and more than 50 formal 
commendations; and it is a great pleasure to recognize him on the 
receipt of this most recent honor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Terrell Bolton on being named 
an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and 
extend to him best wishes for future success and happiness; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Chief Bolton as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.