SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 628

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Glynn R. Birch, national president of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) and welcome him to the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The first male and minority president in the 25-year history of MADD, Mr. Birch has volunteered his time and talent for more than 15 years to further the organization's mission at the local, state, and national levels; and

WHEREAS, Following the tragedy of his son's death at the hands of a habitual drunk driver, Mr. Birch began serving as a volunteer speaker for the MADD Central Florida Chapter in Orlando; his participation increased through the years, and he was elected chapter president in 1999; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Birch was a featured speaker at the MADD National Diversity Forum in 1999 and at several MADD national conferences; he has served as a trainer for new victim advocates, and he has represented MADD to numerous groups during his tenure with the organization; he was named National President of MADD in July of 2005, and he is truly deserving of appreciation and admiration for his years of hard work and his exceptional contributions to this most valuable organization; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Glynn R. Birch for his efforts to fight drunk driving and to help other victims and extend to him a heartfelt welcome to Austin and the State Capitol; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate