SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 622

WHEREAS, Brian Nolff has been named the 2018 Officer of the Year by the Dallas Police Department, and this achievement provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on his exemplary record of service in law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, A 29-year veteran of the department, Officer Nolff is currently assigned to the department's Northwest Division; since 2016, he has served as the Northwest Neighborhood Police Officer business liaison, and over the years, he has earned the respect and appreciation of area citizens and colleagues alike for his dedication to upholding the highest standards of his vocation; and

WHEREAS, Officer Nolff has further distinguished himself through a number of community and departmental service initiatives; in June 2017, he established the Share the Shoes outreach program, which united local residents, schools, and business leaders in gathering more than 600 pairs of new shoes for children in need; moreover, he organized a blues benefit concert in 2018 to raise funds for members of the Dallas Police Honor Guard to attend a national police memorial event in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, In the course of his career, Officer Nolff has garnered more than 60 commendations for his outstanding service, including a Life Saving Award from the Dallas Police Department; he received the accolade for his heroic actions on October 3, 2018, when he and his partner performed CPR on a young boy who had fallen into a swimming pool and was submerged underwater for 10 minutes; and

WHEREAS, Brian Nolff's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to duty have greatly benefited his fellow Texans, and he is indeed deserving of this most recent honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby congratulate Brian Nolff on being named the 2018 Officer of the Year by the Dallas Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Officer Nolff as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. Paxton, Hall, Hancock, Johnson, West

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate