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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The National Association of Town Watch sponsors the |
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well-known nationwide program National Night Out Against Crime; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable annual event provides an opportunity |
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for Texans to join forces with individuals in thousands of other |
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towns and cities across the country to promote cooperative crime |
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prevention efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Commemorated through neighborhood gatherings, |
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cookouts, parades, flashlight walks, and other activities, |
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National Night Out helps to build community cohesiveness, |
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strengthen relations between residents and local police, and |
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increase awareness of anticrime strategies, while sending a message |
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of solidarity to would-be criminals; and |
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WHEREAS, The importance of reducing crime, drug use, and |
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violence cannot be overstated, and by taking part in National Night |
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Out observances, Texans affirm their commitment to making their |
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communities stronger and safer; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the 2018 National Night Out Against |
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Crime as an essential crime prevention event and commend all those |
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involved in this vital endeavor. |