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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 314
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the |
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Western District of Texas for their dedication to their work and |
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their effectiveness in bringing fugitives and other criminals to |
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justice; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in May of 2005, the task force has quickly |
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jumped to the lead, surpassing all district task forces in |
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physical arrests and warrants cleared; in 2006, the task force |
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led the nation with 4,236 physical arrests and with 5,094 |
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warrants cleared, more than 1,000 higher in each category than |
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the next highest district; and |
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WHEREAS, Leading the United States Marshals Service in |
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effectiveness, the task force coordinates with other districts |
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and law enforcement agencies and with the Mexican government when |
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fugitives flee to the Texas-Mexico border; the task force |
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increased the number of partner agencies by 20 percent in 2006; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The task force has been active in the |
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implementation of the Adam Walsh Act, taking the lead in ensuring |
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that those who harm children face justice; it hosted the pilot |
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training program for the United States Marshals Service given by |
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the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; the |
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program focused on cyber-crime, child pornography, new |
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investigative techniques in finding sexual predators, and the |
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basic psychological understanding of both the predators and the |
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victims; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding organization is a model for |
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other fugitive task forces across the country and is a vital |
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member of the West Texas law enforcement community; it deserves |
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legislative recognition for its expertise, professionalism, and |
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exceptional accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in |
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the Western District of Texas for its commitment to order and |
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justice and its outstanding achievements; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this exemplary group of law enforcement officers as an expression |
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of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Wentworth |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 21, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |