H.R. No. 1346
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Johnny L. Sessums of Houston has distinguished
himself through his outstanding service to his community; and
WHEREAS, This native Texan was born in Hearne on August 30,
1952, to John E. Sessums and Flora E. Sessums; he went on to receive
associate's degrees from Blinn College and Houston Community
College, and he graduated from the City of Houston Police Academy in
1973; he later resumed his studies, earning a bachelor's degree in
criminal justice management from Midwestern State University in
2003 and a master's degree from the University of Houston in 2005;
and
WHEREAS, A retired Houston police officer, Mr. Sessums was
recruited in 1988 to assist with the development of the police
academy at Houston Community College, and he was the primary
instructor and coordinator of its first class in 1989; today he
serves as director of the Public Safety Institute at HCC Northeast,
a program that was created with the goal of establishing a facility
where fire, police, and EMS personnel could train together and
learn to work cooperatively; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Sessums has been instrumental
to the growth and development of the HCC program, which now offers
instruction in criminal justice and police science, fire
protection, and fire science and firefighting, including basic
academy training, licensing, and continuing education; it has also
built vital partnerships with such local institutions as the
Houston Fire Department, and it is rated number one in the region
for its first attempt passing rates on licensing exams; committed
to training qualified individuals who will protect the well-being
of the citizens of Texas, he has sought to maintain the highest
standards in educating these public servants and in helping them
succeed; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Sessums enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Catherine Ann Hicks-Sessums, whom he
married in 1996, and he takes great pride in his two children,
Dallas Lee Sessums and Scott Joseph Sessums, and his three
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Johnny Sessums has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to public safety and education over the course of his
career, and his notable achievements and contributions indeed merit
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Johnny L. Sessums for his exemplary
efforts in behalf of his fellow citizens and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sessums as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Alvarado
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1346 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House