83R30259 JWI-D

By: Bonnen of Galveston H.R. No. 2789

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Damon and Nicole Brown have been honored with the 2013 Platinum Award from the Dickinson Police Department, in recognition of their tireless work in behalf of their community; and

WHEREAS, The award, presented by DPD with the assistance of business leaders from Dickinson and Galveston, pays tribute to top volunteers in the Dickinson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association who donate more than 250 hours of their time to benefit the department's programs; and

WHEREAS, Graduates of the Dickinson Citizens Police Academy, Damon and Nicole Brown have participated in Citizens on Patrol and worked with the crime victims liaison to collect stuffed animals and prepare materials for victims of trauma; in addition, Mr. and Mrs. Brown have assisted the Community Policing and Crime Prevention Division by serving as parking assistants and equipment managers, and they have supported the DPD at local events, including manning checkpoints at the Red, White, and Bayou Festival and distributing materials at the Strawberry Festival; the couple, who operate Brown Construction, have also included their sons, Clint, Zachery, Nicholas, and Austin, in their volunteerism, and the family often helps out at events together; and

WHEREAS, Through their exceptional dedication and generosity, Damon and Nicole Brown have made a positive difference in the lives of many Dickinson area residents, and this honor reflects the significance of their contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Damon and Nicole Brown on their receipt of the 2013 Platinum Award from the Dickinson Police Department and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.