79R10859 JNC-D

By:  Anchia                                                       H.R. No. 2132



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Matthew S. Murphy has greatly contributed to the 
quality of life in his Northwest Dallas neighborhood, and his 
efforts are truly admirable; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Murphy has served with distinction as chairman 
of Dallas Crime Watch 3050 since 2002; graciously lending his time 
and talents to make his community a safer place, he has established 
vital relationships with local leaders and other groups over the 
course of his tenure and increased weekly attendance more than 
tenfold; and
	WHEREAS, His exceptional leadership and dedication were 
demonstrated when tragedy struck his neighborhood; after two 
drag-racing teenagers seriously injured motorist Victor Alaniz, 
Mr. Murphy immediately organized an emergency community meeting; 
and
	WHEREAS, Residents came together, creating an emergency fund 
for the uninsured Mr. Alaniz, who had no feeling in the lower half 
of his body as a result of the accident, and developing solutions to 
present to local and state officials regarding speed-related 
accidents and street racing; and
	WHEREAS, Moreover, Mr. Murphy worked with city councilman 
Steve Salazar to establish a larger police presence in the area and, 
with the assistance of State Representative Rafael Anchia, found 
rehabilitation for Mr. Alaniz; since that time, incidents of 
dangerous speeding and street racing have been significantly 
reduced and Mr. Alaniz has begun to walk again; and
	WHEREAS, His unyielding commitment to his fellow residents 
led to Mr. Murphy's appointment to the Northwest/Bachman Lake 
business committee, where he has continued his incomparable service 
to the area; and
	WHEREAS, Through his tireless work in making his North Texas 
community a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family, 
Matthew Murphy has justly earned the respect and admiration of all 
who are privileged to know him, and he is indeed worthy of special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Matthew S. Murphy for his efforts in 
behalf of his Northwest Dallas neighborhood and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Murphy as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.