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Texas XIX

Blue Knights

Blue Knights Texas XIX Board of Directors:

President: Perry Swiney

I have been a police officer since 1977 and work for the Orange County Sheriff's office. I am a Charter Member of the Blue Knights, Texas Chapter XIX. I was originally the Secretary/Treasurer for the chapter from it's inception in August 2000, until January 2002 when I was elected as the Chapter's President. I am proud to serve in this capacity and have found that not only is this the best law enforcement motorcycle club in the world, but that our Chapter has great group of people that I am proud to call my friends.

Vice President: Carlton “Poo Bear” Manzer:

I have been with the Beaumont Police Department for 24 years. I am one of the Charter members of

Texas XIX, and was one of the first Board members. I was elected as Vice-President of Texas XIX in 2003

Secretary: Dickie White

I retired from the Port Arthur Police Department after 26 years. Currently I am working for Constable Roccaforte Pct 2 Jefferson County after 8 years. I plan to retire again in about 2 to 4 years. I have been with the Blue Knights since Dec. 02.

Treasurer: Ron Falb

I am the club's treasurer and have been doing it since January 2006. Prior to that I was the club's from Quartermaster June 2005 until April 2006. I have been a member since September 9, 2004 and work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a correctional officer. I am currently involved in planning the Blue Santa toy run fund raiser and am awaiting the arrival of my second daughter due any day.

Executive Board: Ken Dollinger

I have been in Law Enforcement since 1977. Graduate of Lamar University and South Texas College of Law. Currently serve as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, Place 1, Jefferson County and as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Bevil Oaks, Texas.