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