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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Deer Park are gathering together for |
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the 2017 National Night Out Against Crime; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, |
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this annual event provides an opportunity for Texans to join forces |
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with individuals in thousands of other towns and cities across the |
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country to promote cooperative crime prevention efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, neighborhoods host cookouts, parades, |
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flashlight walks, and other activities for National Night Out, |
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helping to build community cohesiveness, strengthen relations |
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between residents and local police, and increase awareness of |
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anticrime strategies while sending a message of solidarity to |
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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 2017 National Night Out Against |
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Crime in Deer Park as an essential crime prevention event and |
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commend all those involved in this vital endeavor. |
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Cain |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1208 was adopted by the House on April |
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13, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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