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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Brotherhood for the Fallen is a national, |
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not-for-profit organization of police officers who are dedicated to |
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honoring the memories of their colleagues who have been killed in |
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the line of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2010, the Brotherhood for the Fallen |
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consists of chapters in New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, South |
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Carolina, and Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, and its |
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members are committed to ensuring that peace officers are laid to |
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rest with the highest degree of dignity and that their grieving |
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families are provided with emotional and financial support; and |
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WHEREAS, As a demonstration of respect and solidarity, these |
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chapters send members in full dress uniform to be present at the |
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funerals of fallen officers in cities around the country; to carry |
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out its important mission, the organization raises funds through |
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membership dues and benefit events, such as the 9/11 Heroes Gala, |
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which was recently hosted by the Fort Worth chapter; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the |
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members of the law enforcement profession who bear the burden of |
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safeguarding our communities, and the Brotherhood for the Fallen is |
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performing an invaluable service through its efforts to commemorate |
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those heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the Brotherhood for |
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the Fallen and extend to its members sincere appreciation for their |
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vital contributions to the organization; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Brotherhood for the Fallen as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |