6773-2:N:02/11/1998:JTS/jts LRS*1997-1946

RECOGNIZING DARL GENE DALRYMPLE UPON HIS PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

WHEREAS, Darl Gene Dalrymple of Huntsville, Alabama, unselfishly served in the law enforcement field for almost three decades in several areas of the state including a stint as mansion security during Governor George Wallace's administration before his retirement from the Department of Public Safety as a state trooper on September 1, 1996; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his many professional responsibilities and pursuits, Mr. Dalrymple has been very active in school and community activities by coaching little league sports in the area of basketball, softball, t-ball, baseball, and football, and is the voice of the Sparkman High School Senators and Monrovia Parks Department Little League Football; and

WHEREAS, maintaining a keen interest in fishing, Mr. Dalrymple is well-versed on how the fish and their forage relate to weather and other environmental factors, has an understanding of the lifestyle of the fish, and is there waiting when pandemonium erupts on the surface of the water; and

WHEREAS, the high esteem in which Darl Gene Dalrymple is held by his wife, Betty, their three children, and myriad of friends and other individuals fortunate enough to know him indeed stands as a testament for others who strive for the best in personal, professional, and community life; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the Alabama House of Representatives hereby recognizes Darl Gene Dalrymple on his distinguished record of career and civic achievements and further directs that he receive a copy of this resolution as a token of our respect and best wishes.

Resolution, Congratulatory

Dalrymple, Darl Gene