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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 1953, the 100 Club, headquartered in Houston, |
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has demonstrated unwavering support to Texas law enforcement |
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officers and firefighters and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization was initially founded |
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to provide financial assistance to the dependents of Houston police |
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officers who died in the line of duty, and it drew its name from the |
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initial group of 100 people who contributed $100 each to fund the |
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initiative; through the years, the club has expanded its scope to |
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offer benefits to the families of firefighters, institutional |
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personnel with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and |
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commissioned personnel with the Texas Department of Public Safety, |
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the Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage |
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Commission; today, the 100 Club includes a membership of more than |
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30,000 and is active in 31 counties across East Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The 100 Club also provides area law enforcement |
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agencies with such life-protecting supplies as bulletproof vests |
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and radio equipment, and it funds a program that has helped over 700 |
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peace officers earn a degree from one of three state universities; |
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since its inception, the group has contributed more than $42 |
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million in benefits, equipment, and education scholarships; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than six decades, the 100 Club has honored |
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the sacrifices of fallen heroes and offered vital assistance to |
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first responders, and its outstanding efforts are indeed deserving |
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of special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the 100 Club for its work in behalf of |
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police officers and firefighters and their families and extend |
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sincere best wishes to the club's members for continued success |
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with their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Metcalf |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1211 was adopted by the House on March |
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26, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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