SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 615

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dorsey Trapp, the 2007 recipient of the Patsy Baggett Children's Service Award; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Trapp, the Wichita County District Clerk, has since 1992 made a presentation to jury panels in Wichita County informing prospective jurors about the opportunity to donate their jury pay to the Wichita County Child Welfare Board to help meet the needs of abused and neglected children in Wichita County; and

WHEREAS, The money raised from the Jury Fee project ranges from $1,200 to $1,500 a month and is used exclusively for the benefit of the children; it has been used for birthday gifts, medical and dental care not covered by Medicaid, tutoring, Boy Scout and Girl Scout activities, band and orchestra instrument rentals and purchases, and many other meaningful items and activities; and

WHEREAS, Hundreds of abused and neglected children have benefited from Mr. Trapp's efforts; his dedication and generosity are justly deserving of appreciation and admiration; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Dorsey Trapp for his commitment to the Wichita County Child Welfare Board and extend congratulations to him on receiving the Patsy Baggett Children's Service Award; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Estes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 29, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate