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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The safety and well-being of the children of Texas |
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are of concern to all our citizens, but an estimated 50,000 youths |
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are reported missing each year in this state; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1983, May 25th has been recognized as National |
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Missing Children's Day, and this occasion affords an opportunity to |
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make child protection a countrywide priority; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the Take 25 Campaign, the National Center |
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for Missing and Exploited Children and its Texas regional office |
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provide resources to help families learn about and prevent |
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abductions; since 1990, the percentage of domestically missing |
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children who have been found has increased from 62 percent to 96 |
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percent; and |
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WHEREAS, Participation in this cause by local governments, |
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law enforcement, schools, community-based organizations, and |
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families will lead to increased awareness of appropriate protective |
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measures and result in safer communities; and |
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WHEREAS, National Missing Children's Day is a time to |
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remember those who have been taken, offer hope to their loved ones, |
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and educate the public about a matter of serious concern; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 25, 2013, as National Missing |
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Children's Day and encourage all Texans to learn more about this |
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heartbreaking issue. |