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H.C.R. No. 211
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Officer Brad Freis of the Addison Police Department
has long dedicated himself to the mission of the Special Olympics,
and, for his humanitarian efforts, he was selected to carry the
Flame of Hope in honor of these inspiring athletes at the 2005
Special Olympics World Winter Games in Japan; and
WHEREAS, This symbolic flame travels to the site of the World
Games, where law enforcement officers representing their state,
province, or nation act as "Guardians of the Flame," running
alongside Special Olympics athletes and carrying the torch to the
opening ceremonies; the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the
world's largest grassroots fund-raiser and public awareness
vehicle for the Special Olympics, eliciting more than $130 million
worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Officer Freis has been involved with Texas LETR
activities since 1998; one of his first projects was the creation of
the Arrest-a-Thon program, an entertaining fund-raising event in
which Addison civic leaders volunteer to endure the humiliation of
a feigned public arrest by a police officer; its first year in 1999
brought together 45 area business owners, managers, and employees
and raised more than $18,000, and to date this event has garnered
over $450,000; in September 2004, Officer Freis initiated another
successful event, the Addison Business Ironman competition,
raising cash and in-kind donations estimated at more than $65,000;
and
WHEREAS, Empowering its participants to become physically
fit and to share in the joys of competition and teamwork, the
Special Olympics serves nearly 1.4 million individuals with
intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries; as a true
"Guardian of the Flame," Brad Freis has demonstrated his steadfast
commitment to this important program and, in so doing, has helped to
improve the lives of countless Special Olympics athletes and, in
turn, the lives of everyone they touch; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Officer Brad Freis on being selected for the
honor of carrying the Flame of Hope at the 2005 Special Olympics
World Winter Games in Japan and commend him on his selfless
contributions in behalf of this worthy cause; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Freis as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Jackson
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 211 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 211 was adopted by the Senate on May
23, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor