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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The observance of Crime Stoppers Month in January |
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2021 provides an ideal opportunity to recognize the accomplishments |
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of Edinburg Crime Stoppers; and |
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WHEREAS, Across the state, Texas Crime Stoppers groups unite |
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the efforts of citizens, law enforcement, and the media to reduce |
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crime and bring criminals to justice; the statewide organization |
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was established in 1981 and has since grown from 8 certified |
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affiliates to approximately 150, all run by dedicated volunteers; |
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local groups offer a means for residents to retain anonymity while |
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relaying information on crime to law enforcement agencies; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the state's oldest such chapters, Edinburg |
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Crime Stoppers was founded in 1986; the City of Edinburg has become |
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a sponsor of the certified organization, which operates a hotline |
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to receive anonymous tips about criminal activity or fugitives; the |
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program pays a cash reward for information leading to an arrest; in |
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partnership with the Edinburg Police Department and the |
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CrimeReports website, the group also allows citizens to see |
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official, timely data for nearby streets on a crime map; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of Edinburg Crime Stoppers support |
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National Night Out and Safety Fall Festival activities to promote |
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neighborhood security; in addition, they offer free children's IDs, |
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donate meals to police officers and their families, and help people |
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in need through such programs as the Edinburg Cares Food Drive, the |
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Edinburg Christmas Toy Drive, and the Back-to-School Supply Drive; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of more than three decades, the |
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members of Edinburg Crime Stoppers have worked tirelessly for the |
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betterment of their community, and their outstanding contributions |
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indeed merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Edinburg Crime Stoppers on the occasion of |
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Crime Stoppers Month 2021 and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; 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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Canales |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 385 was adopted by the House on March |
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25, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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