82R32211 JBA-D

By: Button H.R. No. 2712

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Through the committed work of the Richardson Police Department and area residents, the City of Richardson was awarded first place in the 2010 National Night Out competition by the National Association of Town Watch; this marks the fourth time in the past decade that the community has been so honored for its exceptional support of this worthwhile event; and

WHEREAS, National Night Out encourages citizens to gather with their neighbors and to interact with members of the local police department to heighten awareness about crime and drug prevention and to build bonds between neighbors; the observance helps reinforce the concept of community policing, a strategy that helps control crime by involving citizens in the process; and

WHEREAS, For the 2010 event, which took place on October 5, Richardson had 167 registered neighborhood block parties; the city also sponsored crime prevention programs throughout the year, and as a result of these efforts, it earned first place among cities with populations of between 50,000 and 99,000; and

WHEREAS, Crime prevention plays an essential role in maintaining the safety of our cities, and the dedicated involvement of the Richardson Police Department and numerous concerned residents in National Night Out affirms their commitment to making their community stronger and safer; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Richardson Police Department and the citizens of Richardson on taking first place in the 2010 National Night Out competition and extend to them best wishes for continued success with this important program; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Richardson Police Department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.