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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Little Elm has been named the safest large city in |
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Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and |
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WHEREAS, Based on statistics from the FBI's Uniform Crime |
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Report, Little Elm had the lowest number of combined violent and |
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property crimes in 2011 of any city in the Lone Star State with a |
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population over 25,000; moreover, the city placed 18th in terms of |
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the lowest number of such crimes in the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Chief Waylan Rhodes, the |
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Little Elm Police Department has built an outstanding reputation, |
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and its efforts have been bolstered by partnerships with area |
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residents and such programs as Neighborhood Crime Watch, Business |
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Crime Watch, and National Night Out; and |
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WHEREAS, The public servants and dedicated volunteers of |
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Little Elm have played a vital role in fostering a safe and peaceful |
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community, and they may take great pride in this impressive |
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designation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the city of Little Elm on earning |
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recognition as the safest large city in Texas and extend to its |
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police, civilian staff, and residents best wishes for continued |
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success. |