By: Barrientos S.R. No. 46 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 welcoming the members of the Coalition of Hispanic American Police 1-4 Associations to Austin for their first national conference which 1-5 is being held January 20 and 21, 1995; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The Coalition of Hispanic American Police 1-7 Associations (CHAPA) is comprised of approximately 30 member groups 1-8 involving 11 states and 16 cities; the goals of the organization 1-9 include improving community relations between Hispanics and police 1-10 agencies and making law enforcement a more viable career for 1-11 Hispanics; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The members of CHAPA are exemplary individuals who 1-13 provide excellent role models for the youth of today; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The CHAPA Board of Directors is representative of 1-15 many nationalities within the Hispanic American community, and the 1-16 composition of the board represents a geographical cross-section 1-17 of the United States, making the coalition a powerful 1-18 communication network; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The CHAPA is the result of years of hard work 1-20 by Hispanic leaders to solidify the unity that has grown among 1-21 Hispanics in law enforcement, and the organization provides a 1-22 voice at the national level for Hispanic law enforcement officers 1-23 and Hispanic communities; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The coalition's national conference is addressing 2-2 significant topics such as strengthening police and neighborhood 2-3 relationships, the importance of Hispanics in law enforcement, and 2-4 the harmony between administration and associations; and 2-5 WHEREAS, The citizens of Austin are honored to have the 2-6 members of CHAPA as visitors in the Capital City, and the goals of 2-7 this organization and its national conference will undoubtedly be 2-8 of great benefit to Texans across the state; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 74th Legislature, hereby extend hospitality and a warm welcome to 2-11 the Coalition of Hispanic American Police Associations and extend 2-12 best wishes for a successful first national conference; and, be 2-13 it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-15 coalition as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on January 18, 1995. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate