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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Lamar County Crime Stoppers organization is |
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celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding in January 2011, |
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which coincides with the annual observance of Crime Stoppers Month |
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worldwide; and |
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WHEREAS, Lamar County Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit |
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corporation that held its first meeting on January 30, 1986; the |
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organization relies on cooperation between the police, media |
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outlets, and the general population to gather information about |
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crimes and criminals; an important focus of its work is the fielding |
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of tips on criminal activity, which can be reported online and by |
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phone; the secure services operated by Crime Stoppers protect the |
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anonymity of the information providers and encourage potentially |
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reluctant witnesses or community members to share what they know; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Governed by a civilian board, Lamar County Crime |
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Stoppers is funded by private donations from concerned citizens and |
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businesses; the group has paid out some $275,000 in rewards, and |
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information received by the organization has led to the arrest of |
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more than 1,800 criminals, the clearing of some 3,400 cases, the |
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recovery of over $2 million in stolen property, and the seizure of |
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drugs worth nearly $860,000; beyond the numbers, however, the |
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success of Lamar County Crime Stoppers can perhaps best be measured |
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by the community's increased awareness of illegal activity, the |
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greater willingness of residents to fight back against crime, and |
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improved communication between police, the media, and those who |
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live and work in the area; and |
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WHEREAS, The impressive record of proven results established |
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by Lamar County Crime Stoppers is a testament to the strong bonds of |
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collaboration it has fostered, and all those involved in this |
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worthwhile initiative may take immense pride in its many |
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praiseworthy achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 2011 as Crime Stoppers Month |
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and honor Lamar County Crime Stoppers on the 25th anniversary of its |
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creation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Lamar County Crime Stoppers as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |