80R15969 CBE-D

By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1646

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Malik Aziz of the Dallas Police Department has been named a winner of the 2007 Outstanding Texan Award in the category of public safety by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and

WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive impact they make in their communities, and the dedicated service that Lieutenant Aziz has provided as a law enforcement officer has greatly enhanced the lives of many individuals in the Dallas area; and

WHEREAS, Originally a member of the Dallas Sheriff's Department, Lieutenant Aziz joined the Dallas Police Department in 1992, rising through the ranks to serve as senior corporal and sergeant before being named lieutenant in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Aziz has further distinguished himself through his involvement in the Black Police Association--Dallas Chapter, which he has served as president for three years; in addition to developing the membership base, he has worked tirelessly to support his fellow officers on issues of labor and employment, and he has prioritized community outreach, including holiday toy drives, feeding the homeless and needy, mentoring children and young adults, and providing college scholarships; moreover, he has served as a delegate to the national board of the National Black Police Association; in part due to his efforts, the BPA--Dallas has been named National Chapter of the Year by the NBPA four times, as well as the Southern Region Chapter of the Year seven times, including 2006; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed professional has received numerous honors over the years, including the Marksmanship Award, the 15 Years Attendance Award, and the 15 Years Safe Driving Award, and he has been featured on a Kids & Cops trading card; he earned a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and a master's of business administration from the University of Dallas; and

WHEREAS, Malik Aziz stands as an inspiring example of how one person can better a community through professional dedication and civic activism, and the Outstanding Texan commendation is a fitting recognition of his exemplary achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Malik Aziz on his receipt of a 2007 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Lieutenant Aziz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.