1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 466 1-3 WHEREAS, Drugs have become the most insidious and pervasive 1-4 problem facing this country and state; they are in some way 1-5 associated with 80 percent of all crime and are no respecter of 1-6 age, race, sex, or economic status; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Based on the success of Turn Around America-The Wrice 1-8 Process, founded by Herman Wrice and Andy Garr, Governor George Bush, 1-9 in conjunction with former Attorney General Dan Morales, established 1-10 Turn Around Texas; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Turn Around Texas has gained national acclaim and has 1-12 become a model for other states; it has grown to include 17 groups 1-13 that are part of a rapidly expanding national network of 350 1-14 communities and internationally with the addition of Turn Around 1-15 Liberia and Turn Around West Africa; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Turn Around Texas has included Kilgore, Corsicana, 1-17 Taylor, Waxahachie, Greenville, Terrell, Plainview, Odessa, Alice, 1-18 Texas City, LaMarque, Palestine, Marshall, Harrison County, Longview, 1-19 Gregg County, Elgin, Rockdale, and Angleton; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Results using Turn Around America-The Wrice Process 1-21 have been dramatic including 80 percent drops in crime, 98 percent 1-22 clearance rates of cases, and 90 percent reduction in vandalism; and 1-23 WHEREAS, More than statistics, Turn Around Texas bonds 1-24 together black and white, old and young, rich and poor, in a clear 2-1 single focus: to take back their neighborhoods from drugs and crime; 2-2 and 2-3 WHEREAS, Turn Around Texas drugfighters have braved cold, rain, 2-4 sleet, snow, and heat and been cussed, spit on, and thrown at and 2-5 never backed down as they have exhibited the "Alamo Attitude"; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Turn Around Texas drugfighters are committed to 2-7 making Texas the most inhospitable and unwelcome place for drug 2-8 dealers; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 76th Legislature, hereby commend each of the Turn Around Texas 2-11 drugfighters, their cities, law enforcement and fire departments, 2-12 and the Texas National Guard for their courage, commitment, and 2-13 dedication that make Texans proud; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate salute the inductees in the Texas 2-15 Drugfighters Hall of Fame for their extraordinary effort and 2-16 strength of purpose and urge the Turn Around Texas drugfighters to 2-17 continue their vigilance in the battle against drugs and assist 2-18 other communities when asked; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That all Turn Around Texas communities and 2-20 supporting businesses are urged to make every Friday "Up With Hope 2-21 and Down With Dope" Day and wear a Turn Around Texas shirt, hat, 2-22 button, or ribbon signifying support. 2-23 Cain 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 2-26 I hereby certify that the above 2-27 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-28 on March 24, 1999. 2-29 ______________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate