HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4639, by Representatives Beeksma and D. Schmidt

      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 the City of Oak Harbor with distinction since 1989 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 that 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, that 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 whom 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 the 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;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor 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 Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Sergeant Dyer and the Chief of Police of Oak Harbor.

          I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

         Resolution 4639 adopted by the House of Representatives

                             April 12, 1995.

                     ________________________________

                      Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk