Posted on 08/17/2002 6:04:43 AM PDT by TomGuy
One Reporter's Opinion: 'Greater Dallas Crime Permission'
George Putnam
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002
It is this reporter's opinion that about the time you think you've heard everything – the extreme of hypocrisy and wrongdoing in our dealings with Mexico – get ready for a shock.
NEWS ITEM: The first "International Crime Fighter of the Year" award will be bestowed upon Vicente Fox, President of Mexico, on Aug. 27, when Fox visits Dallas, Texas. It's the first time in the 52-year history of the Greater Dallas Crime Commission that they have given this award to an international figure. Fox was selected for this honor due to, according to the GDCC, "the great strides he has made in the war against crime in Mexico."
May I remind you ... this is the same Fox who refuses California the extradition of Armando Garcia, a Mexican illegal who shot and killed Sheriff David March after what should have been an uneventful traffic stop in Irwindale, Calif.
And this is the same Fox who refuses to extradite to the U.S. from Mexico at least 60 Mexican nationals, subject to the death penalty, who fled to Mexico after killing citizens of the U.S. (that figure only since October 2001).
To e-mail your letters of protest against the GDCC, go to its Web site: http://www.utdallas.edu/gdcc
Fox refuses to extradite Garcia and the others because Mexico opposes the death penalty or life imprisonment, and that would surely be the fate of these illegals.
But at the same time that Fox refused to cooperate in the above extraditions, he pleaded with the Texas court to grant clemency to co-national Javier Suarez Medina, who was scheduled to die for the 1988 murder of a Dallas police officer. Fox reportedly refused to meet with President Bush at his Crawford, Texas, ranch if Bush didn't succeed in halting the execution.
... and that's only the tip of the iceberg!
There are 54 Mexican citizens currently on death row in the U.S. Fox wants all of them commuted! And even as we report this, the wires bristle with a story of another wild shooting at the Santa Cruz boardwalk, leaving one dead and a police officer wounded.
Local citizens are beside themselves, saying their own area has become a war zone all but controlled by illegals from Mexico who perform their bloody tasks and flee to the protective arms of George W.'s friend, the newly honored "crime fighter," Vicente Fox.
FLASH BULLETIN: Fox canceled a trip to Texas scheduled for later this month, to protest the U.S. state's execution of a Mexican national. Nonetheless, Texas executed Suarez, 33, a Mexican citizen, earlier on Wednesday for the 1988 murder of an undercover Dallas police officer.
The legendary George Putnam is 88 years young and a veteran of 68 years as a reporter, broadcaster, and commentator ... and is still going strong. George is part of the all-star line-up of Southern California's KPLS Radio – Hot Talk AM 830.
"Want safe delivery of your inventory, Mr. Drug Lord?" Presidente Fox, for a fee, will have the Mexican military drive it across the border and personally deliver it however deep in the US is desired. By sanctioning all these unfriendly and formerly criminal acts, Vicente has, in fact, reduced crime.
LAST YEAR'S WINNER . . .
Rpresentative Kim Brimer
Dist. 96
Born March 5, 1945, Houston, Texas
Eldest of two children, only son
Scholarship, Houston Museum of Fine Art 1958
Graduated 1963, Westbury High School, Houston, Texas
Athletic scholarship to the University of Houston
Earned Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Stephen F.
Austin State University, 1967
Married the former Janna Kay Patton, a farm and ranch realtor
Together, the Brimer’s have five children - 4 girls and 1 boy, and 5 grandchildren
Established American Insurance Agency, Inc. in 1976.
Honorable Discharge, January 1975, Texas Air National Guard
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
Appointed to Brazos River Authority in 1987, by former Governor Bill Clements
1988 - won a 4 person primary without a runoff. Won the general election with
53% .
Has run unopposed for his fourth, fifth, and sixth terms in the Texas House
CIVIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Past Director, Brazos River Authority
Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary International
Past President, Independent Insurance Agents of Tarrant County
Past Director, First United Bank of Southwest Arlington
Past Director, Arlington West Rotary Club (Charter Member)
Past Board Member, Tarrant County Convention Center
Past Director, Texas Chapter of Certified Insurance Counselors
Past Regional Vice President, Insurance Men and Women’s PAC
Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court Task Force 2000
Past President, Southwest Republican Club of Ft. Worth
Past Officer, Arlington Republican Club
Past Chairman, Administrative Board United Methodist Church of the Covenant
Alumnus of the Year, 1982-1983, Phi Delta Theta National Fraternity, Texas Eta
Chapter, Stephen F. Austin State University
COMMITTEES
76th Regular Session
Chair, Business & Industry Committee
Chair, Research & Oversight Council on Workers’ Compensation
Calendars Committee
State Affairs Committee
Workforce Development Legislative Oversight Committee
Energy Council
NCSL Committee on Commerce and Communication
75th Regular Session
Chair, Business & Industry Committee
Chair, Research & Oversight Council on Workers’ Compensation
Calendars Committee
Select Committee on Revenue & Public Education Funding
Workforce Development Legislative Oversight Committee
Energy Council
American Legislative Exchange Council Commerce & Economic Development
Task Force
74th Regular Session
Chair, Business & Industry Committee
Chair, Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers’ Compensation
Vice Chair, Research and Oversight Council on Workers’ Compensation
Calendars Committee
Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee
Workforce Development Legislative Oversight Committee
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee of the National
Conference of State Legislatures
73rd Regular Session
Chair, Business & Industry Committee
Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers’ Compensation
Calendars Committee
Insurance Committee
72nd Regular Session
Chair, Local and Consent Calendars
Business & Commerce Committee - Budget & Oversight Subcommittee
Insurance Committee
HONORS
1999 Legislative Hall of Fame - Texas Association of Realtors
76th Session Legislative Honor Roll - Texas Association of Builders
75th Legislative Crime Fighter of the Year - Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas
75th Session Legislative Honor Roll - Texas Association of Builders
1997 Legislator of the Year - Texas Young Republican Federation
1995 Friend of Business Award - Texas Chamber of Commerce
1995 Certificate of Appreciation - Texas Water Conservation Association
1994 Friend of Business Award - Texas Chamber of Commerce
1992 Legislative Leadership Award - Texas Chamber of Commerce
Gibson D. Lewis Award for Excellence in Cancer Control - Texas Cancer
Council 1989 and 1991
Statesman Award - Texas Eagle Forum
Commendation - Texas Association of Business
Distinguished Service Award - Texas Chamber of Commerce
Honor Roll - Young Conservatives of Texas
Free Government Award - Tarrant County Pachyderm Club
OVERHEARD
“Rep.Kim Brimer, through his Sports and Community Facilities Bill, has done
just what we want state lawmakers to do. He has empowered the people.
Instead of the state substituting its judgement for that of local residents and
taxpayers, this new law lets us describe for ourselves what is in our best
interest.” - Arlington Star-Telegram 06/97
“State Rep. Kim Brimer, is taking the heat for applying what appears to be the
final killing blow to a state arena-financing bill...he deserves a ‘Well done!’ He
represented his constituency.” -Fort Worth Star Telegram 5/26/95
“Brimer primed for leadership...is known for his congenial manner and
down-to-business style.” -Fort Worth Star Telegram 01/06/95
“Elected in 1988, Brimer is recognized as one of the most effective members in
Austin. He knows the rules and how to use the legislative process to get things
done...He is a leader and a hard worker and would be a strong Speaker should
he be elected.” - Harvey Kromberg, Editor, Quorum Report
“Brimer is a throwback to the days when legislators didn’t pander to political
correctness. He speaks with impunity. The barrel-chested, white plumed,
drawling, hard-nosed, Cuban cigar-chomping Brimer resembles a character of a
Shoe comic strip.” - John Williams, Houston Chronicle
“As Kim Brimer basks in the success of his arena bill, he sets his sights higher
and continues with his passion of working for his constituents as Arlington’s
white knight.” -Ft. Worth Star Telegram - 08/24/97
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
After running unopposed and being elected to his sixth term in the Texas
House, State Representative Kenneth “Kim” Brimer has had a leadership gavel
awarded by the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for each of the
terms he has served in the Legislature.
During the 76th Regular Session, Representative Brimer authored and passed
legislation to allow a community to hold a referendum authorizing only
restaurants to serve mixed beverages, allowing optometrists to treat the
debilitating disease Glaucoma in collaboration with ophthalmologists, adjusting
the insurance premium tax to generate $22 million from out-of-state insurance
companies, and allowing the voters of Texas to increase the definition of a urban
homestead to 10 acres. Rep. Brimer also created courts of record and
magistrates for communities in District 96.
Representative Brimer was also a House leader in the passage of the electric
utility restructuring and telecommunication deregulation legislation in the 76th
Session.
During the 75th Regular Session, Representative Brimer authored and passed
House Bill 92, the Sports & Community Venue Financing Bill. This bill is the
largest economic development package ever given to cities and counties in this
state.
He also sponsored Senate Bill 35, the “Zero Tolerance” legislation that would
strip minors of their driver’s license if they are caught drinking and driving.
During the 74th Regular Session of the Legislature, as Chairman of the House
Business and Industry Committee, he authored and passed legislation to
extend the life of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Texas
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund. He also carried and passed legislation
to consolidate the Texas Workers’ Compensation Research Center and the
Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers’ Compensation into a single body
making a more efficient and cost worthy council.
At the end of the 74th Regular Session, Texas Business Magazine named
Representative Brimer as “a friend of business” for all his work during the 74th
Regular Session. Though another liberal publication referred to the
Representative’s efforts against their causes as “ruthless,” Representative
Brimer took that as an honor.
Representative Brimer, who first ran for office as a small businessman tired of
over burdensome government regulation, is dedicated to small business
enhancement as well as producing a viable economic opportunity for a
successful business climate in Texas.
With the growing increase in gang and criminal activities, Representative Brimer
also authored and passed legislation to allow law enforcement agencies to
share juvenile and gang activity information.
The Representative has also passed legislation to build the Texas Peace
Officers Memorial on the grounds of the Texas Capitol and, in the 76th Session,
passed legislation preventing information about officers’ families from being
released under the Public Information Act.
Representative Brimer is a strong proponent for Texas business and Texas
workers, and believes that economic success of Texas includes creating better
jobs, better employment opportunities, cracking down on criminals, and allowing
the free market system of our economy to take root and thrive for our children
and grandchildren’s future.
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1999 Winner...
BILL G. CARTER
TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE
PERSONAL PROFILE
Family: Married to Virginia Campbell Carr. Six children, thirteen grandchildren,
two great grandchildren.
Occupation: Multiple line insurance agent, representing State Farm Insurance
Company for 50 years. Office located at 3525 Denton Highway, Fort Worth,
Texas.
Education: Salutatorian of Dumas High School; attended Texas A & M
University
Legislative Experience: Member, Texas House of Representatives, 1984 to
present. Represents District 91, which covers all or portions of the cities of
Richland Hills, Watauga, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Keller and E. Fort
Worth.
Committees:
State of Texas: Chairman: House Committee on Urban Affairs
Chairman: Tarrant County Delegation
Chairman: Executive Committee of the Office of Prevention
of Developmental Disabilities
Member: D.A.R.E. Foundation Board of Directors
Member: House Committee on Energy Resources
Member: Local and Consent Calendars Committee
National:
Past Chairman: American Legislative Exchange Council (A.L.E.C.)
Telecommunications Task Force
Member: American Legislative Exchange Council (A.L.E.C.)
Board of Directors
Member: Southern Legislative Conference (S.L.C.) Justice, Public Safety
and Consumer Affairs Committee
Member: Southwest Energy Council
Local:
Member: Citizen’s Crime Awareness Network, NE Chapter
Member: Fort Worth Elks Lodge #124 (PER-PDDGER)
Member: Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce
Member: Eastside Business Association
Member: Northeast Richland Lions Club
Member: Tarrant County DWI Task Force
Member: Fort Worth Association of Life Underwriters and
Life Underwriters Political Action Committee
Member: Tarrant County Community Justice Council
Honors and Awards:
2002 United Cerebral Palsy of Texas
Tribute Award
2001 Texas Association of Community Developers Corporation
Hero of Affordable Housing
2001 President’s Service Award
NETC
2000 National Rifle Association
Defender of Freedom Award
2000 Community Champion Award
Texas Association of Community Development Corporations
2000 Outstanding Service Award for Continuing Support
Texas Career and Technology Education Association
1999 Crime Fighter of the Year Award
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas
1999 Internet Leadership Award
United States Internet Council
1997 Legislator of the Year Award - Thomas Jefferson Award
American Legislative Exchange Council (A.L.E.C.)
1995 Legislative Excellence Award
Texas Head Injury Association
1995 Outstanding Legislator Award
Texas Chiropractic Association
1994 Outstanding Community Service Toward Education
And Work Force Development
North Central Texas Interlink
1992 Hall of Fame Award
The National Senior Citizen
1991 Greater Dallas Crime Commission
Crime Fighter of the Year
1989 Distinguished Service Award
Texas Chamber of Commerce
1987 Outstanding Service Award
National Emergency Number Association
1986 Outstanding Texas Legislator Award
Texas Industrial Vocational Association
1984 Private Sector Initiative Commendation
President Ronald Reagan
1983 Presidential Achievement Award
President Ronald Reagan
Community Leadership:
President, Texas Vocational Technical Education Foundation
Former Board Member of the Fort Worth Life Underwriters Association
Served 17 years on the Board of Management of Northeast YMCA
Served four times as Chairman of the Friends of Youth Drive
Past Exalted Ruler of the Fort Worth Elks Lodge of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge #124
Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, North Central Texas District
Past President of the Haltom Richland Area Chamber of Commerce
Former Chairman of the Northeast Tarrant County Crimestoppers
House Committee Service
1985 Member Elections, Member Insurance
1987 Vice Chair Corrections, Member Transportation
1989 Member and Chairman of Budget and Oversight of Public Safety,
Member Appropriations
1991 Chair Public Safety , Member State, Federal and International
Relations
1993 Member Public Safety, Member Licensing and Administrative
Procedures
1995 Member Public Safety, Member State Affairs
1997 Vice Chair of Local and Consent Calendars, Member Public Safety,
Member State Affairs
1999 Chair, Urban Affairs, Member Public Safety, Member Local and
Consent Calendars
2001 Chair, Urban Affairs, Member Energy Resources, Member Local
and Consent Calendars
Capitol Office
Texas House of Representatives
P. O. Box 2910
Austin, Texas 78768
(512) 463-0482
Fort Worth District Office
3525 Denton Highway
Suite A
Fort Worth, Texas 76117
(817) 834-1144
House Committee Service
1985 Member Elections, Member Insurance
1987 Vice Chair Corrections, Member Transportation
1989 Member and Chairman of Budget and Oversight of Public
Safety, Member Appropriations
1991 Chair Public Safety , Member State, Federal and International
Relations
1993 Member Public Safety, Member Licensing and Administrative
Procedures
1995 Member Public Safety, Member State Affairs
1997 Vice Chair of Local and Consent Calendars, Member Public
Safety, Member State Affairs
1999 Chair, Urban Affairs, Member Public Safety, Member Local and
Consent Calendars
2001 Chair, Urban Affairs, Member Energy Resources, Member Local
and Consent Calendars
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And now we have mr. fox.... MY, WHAT A PC CHANGE !
I wonder who got to CLEAT and ordered them to award the CFOTY to a guy that wants to commute COP KILLERS ? ? ?
No political pressure here, right? nah....
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