SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 192

WHEREAS, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing guidance and support to at-risk youth, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2021; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1996, the organization is composed of sheriffs, chiefs of police, other law enforcement executives, and concerned citizens in all 50 states, who share a commitment to steering children away from crime and setting them on a path to long-term success; and

WHEREAS, The law enforcement leaders who are part of the group work to ensure that Texas children and families have access to high-quality, evidence-based resources, including voluntary parent coaching, early childhood care and education, and afterschool and anti-recidivism programs; in addition, the organization operates a Police Training Institute where officers are instructed on how to de-escalate conflict and have safe, positive interactions with at-risk young people; and

WHEREAS, Through their outstanding work to help youth reach their full potential, the dedicated members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids have made their communities stronger and safer, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize this commendable group as it celebrates a significant milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids and recognize its members for the contributions they have made to the health, security, and well-being of Texas children; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Huffman

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate