86R21062 SME-D
 
  By: Goodwin H.R. No. 1048
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Texas Gun Sense volunteers from across the state are
  gathering in Austin on April 2, 2019, to observe Texas Gun Sense
  Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 2007 in the wake of the Virginia Tech
  shooting, Texas Gun Sense is a nonprofit that supports
  common-sense, evidence-based solutions for reducing gun-related
  injuries and deaths; advocates work with fellow Texans and
  lawmakers to address public health issues related to gun violence;
  and
         WHEREAS, Texas Gun Sense seeks to educate the public on
  effective ways to secure guns in order to reduce crime and personal
  injury, as well as raise awareness about suicide prevention and the
  safe storage of firearms; the organization further acts as a
  resource of information about federal, state, and local gun
  policies; and
         WHEREAS, For more than a decade, Texas Gun Sense has worked to
  keep the people of the Lone Star State safe from avoidable accidents
  and injuries through its support of sensible firearm policy, and
  the organization's legislative day provides a welcome opportunity
  to recognize its volunteers; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize April 2, 2019, as Texas Gun Sense
  Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those in
  attendance sincere best wishes for an informative and memorable
  visit; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.