SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 382

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the City of Weatherford and Parker County for winning the 2006 City-County Cooperation Award from the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Counties; and

WHEREAS, Weatherford and Parker County received the award for their special crimes unit, a joint effort between the city and county to close the gap in law enforcement that occurred with the 2005 disbanding of a multi-county crime task force; and

WHEREAS, Using five officers, the special crimes unit has made 370 major crimes arrests and has taken more than $1.7 million worth of illegal drugs off the streets; and

WHEREAS, The City-County Cooperation Award was devised by the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Counties as a means to recognize the efforts of local government entities that work together cooperatively and effectively to solve a problem or achieve a goal; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Weatherford and Parker County have much reason to be proud of their community's efforts, and they are indeed worthy of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of the City of Weatherford and Parker County for their resourcefulness and collaboration in solving a mutual challenge and extend to all congratulations on receiving the 2006 City-County Cooperation Award; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Estes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate