SENATE RESOLUTION

                             1995-8646

By Senator Haugen

     WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

     WHEREAS, The Governor has proclaimed April 1995 to be Drug Free Washington Month in the state of Washington and the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program is a unique, exemplary program which is extraordinarily effective in reducing illegal and illicit drug and alcohol abuse through education; and

     WHEREAS, Sergeant John Dyer is an example of the highest level of excellence in his service to the DARE program and commitment to the citizens of the great state of Washington; and

     WHEREAS, Sergeant Dyer has served since 1989 with distinction for the City of Oak Harbor in an exemplary manner as a DARE Officer, contributing to the overwhelming success of the program beyond everyone's expectations, in part by bringing important information to adults to support a program which has been so successful; and

     WHEREAS, Sergeant Dyer has dedicated himself to the laudable principles of the DARE program with an unyielding dedication, enduring perseverance, and selfless devotion that has been an example for DARE officers everywhere; and

     WHEREAS, Sergeant Dyer has successfully taught over seven thousand school children about the danger, peril and threat of illicit drugs, and has sponsored community activities and events, which raised funds for continued DARE efforts and brought the deserving message of DARE to the greater community and developed support and partnership between law enforcement and those that they serve; and

     WHEREAS, Sergeant Dyer's substantial and considerable personal and professional contributions are continually hallmarked by goodwill, generosity, benevolence, spontaneous and good natured humor, enthusiasm, compassionate understanding, as well as talent, skill and expertise that has earned him well-deserved gratitude of the community, and his outstanding rapport with students enhanced his ability to communicate the objectives of DARE, illustrated by many letters of testimony from former students of the beneficial effect that he has had on their lives; and

     WHEREAS, The Legislature recognizes that the dramatic and unique challenges that face our great state of Washington are only surmounted because of the efforts, commitment, devotion and unwavering excellence of individuals such as Sergeant Dyer; and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington honors the highest level of excellence demonstrated by Sergeant Dyer in his  dedicated and committed public service to the community of Oak Harbor and the greater state of Washington and for the outstanding example that he has set for others; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Sergeant Dyer and the Chief of Police of Oak Harbor.

I, Marty Brown, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1995-8646,

adopted by the Senate April 11, 1995.

MARTY BROWN

Secretary of the Senate