87S21523 BK-D
 
  By: Neave H.R. No. 191
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Brotherhood for the Fallen is a national,
  not-for-profit organization of police officers who are dedicated to
  honoring the memories of their colleagues who have been killed in
  the line of duty; and
         WHEREAS, Founded in 2010, the Brotherhood for the Fallen
  consists of chapters in New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, South
  Carolina, and Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, and its
  members are committed to ensuring that peace officers are laid to
  rest with the highest degree of dignity and that their grieving
  families are provided with emotional and financial support; and
         WHEREAS, As a demonstration of respect and solidarity, these
  chapters send members in full dress uniform to be present at the
  funerals of fallen officers in cities around the country; to carry
  out its important mission, the organization raises funds through
  membership dues and benefit events, such as the 9/11 Heroes Gala,
  which was recently hosted by the Fort Worth chapter; and
         WHEREAS, Texans owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the
  members of the law enforcement profession who bear the burden of
  safeguarding our communities, and the Brotherhood for the Fallen is
  performing an invaluable service through its efforts to commemorate
  those heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the Brotherhood for
  the Fallen and extend to its members sincere appreciation for their
  vital contributions to the organization; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Brotherhood for the Fallen as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.