Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 51

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 51-Assemblymen Evans, Amodei, Anderson, Arberry, Bache, Berman, Braunlin, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Close, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Ernaut, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Herrera, Hettrick, Hickey, Humke, Koivisto, Krenzer, Lambert, Lee, Manendo, Marvel, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Ohrenschall, Parks, Perkins, Price, Sandoval, Segerblom, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams

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ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--Memorializing Washoe County Sheriff's Deputy Franklin Jay Minnie Sr.

Whereas, The members of the Nevada Legislature were deeply grieved to learn of the untimely death of Washoe County Sheriff's Deputy Franklin Jay Minnie Sr.; and
Whereas, Franklin Jay Minnie was born on July 6, 1952, to Frank James and Margaret Brimhall Minnie in Los Angeles, California; and
Whereas, Franklin (Frank) Minnie had been a resident of Reno since 1987, coming from Carson City; and
Whereas, Frank Minnie dedicated his life to law enforcement serving from 1981 to 1985 as a lieutenant for the Nye County Sheriff's Office and from 1986 to 1987 as a corrections officer for the Nevada Department of Prisons; and
Whereas, Frank Minnie joined the Washoe County Sheriff's Office on July 29, 1987, and had been a member of the patrol division for the past 7 years; and
Whereas, In March 1995, Frank Minnie was one of four deputies originally selected to serve on the motorcycle unit of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and in preparation for this demanding position he had completed Basic Motorcycle Enforcement Training, a 200-hour Motorcycle Field Training Program and had been scheduled to receive additional motorcycle training with the California Highway Patrol in Sacramento; and
Whereas, Frank Minnie was a first-class law enforcement officer who constantly gave his all as he carried out his duties with professionalism, compassion and dedication, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow officers and friends; and
Whereas, Frank Minnie was the devoted husband of Jeanne Minnie and a loving father of four children including daughters, Kristal Barnett, age 24, Christa Burdick, age 22, Lacie DeYoe, age 15 and son Franklin Minnie Jr., age 12; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the Nevada Legislature hereby extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Franklin Jay Minnie Sr.; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Frank Minnie's loving wife Jeanne and his four children Kristal Barnett, Christa Burdick, Lacie DeYoe and Franklin Minnie Jr.
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