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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of South Texas and Texans across the state in honoring |
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the victims of violence along our border with Mexico and paying |
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tribute to the brave men and women who place their lives on the |
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line in an effort to create a safe environment for us all; and |
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WHEREAS, In a continuing struggle for dominance of |
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lucrative smuggling routes along the border, drug cartels have |
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resorted to ever-escalating violence to achieve their aims, |
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including the use of improvised explosive devices and grenades, |
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piracy, the kidnapping and murder of government officials, and |
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the killing of innocent civilians; and |
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WHEREAS, Coverage of this violence by Mexican media has |
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been effectively silenced, with more than 20 journalists having |
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been killed in the last four years; and |
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WHEREAS, This brutality and aggression has begun to have an |
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effect on the United States and its citizens; consular workers |
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and tourists have lost their lives, stray bullets from gunfire |
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have landed on the campuses of The University of Texas at |
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Brownsville and Texas Southmost College and The University of |
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Texas at El Paso, and sporadic gun battles have caused the |
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closure of international bridges; and |
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WHEREAS, Much progress has been made in the fight against |
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the cartels; various police departments have initiated programs |
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to increase enforcement, and the Texas Department of Public |
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Safety, the game wardens of the Texas Parks and Wildlife |
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Department, county sheriffs, and United States Customs and |
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Border Patrol officers are cooperating to ensure the safety and |
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well-being of border residents; and |
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WHEREAS, To remember, honor, and support the individuals |
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and families on both sides of the border who are affected by the |
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difficulties of our neighbors to the south, Senator Eddie Lucio |
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has initiated Prayers for Peace, a special day of prayer and |
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spiritual meditation on the need for peace along the border that |
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takes place the second Thursday of each month; and |
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WHEREAS, Despite the violence and uncertainty, the Rio |
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Grande Valley remains a vibrant, growing region that is proud of |
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its rich history and traditions; it continues to be a leading |
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destination for tourists and seasonal residents, and its |
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citizens stand ready to face the future with confidence; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby honor the victims of the senseless violence |
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being perpetrated along our southern border and pay tribute to |
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the brave men and women who are working tirelessly to end it; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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reflection of the high regard of the Texas Senate for their |
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sacrifice and their courage. |
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Lucio, Hinojosa, Rodriguez, |
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Uresti, Zaffirini |
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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 January 25, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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