| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3363 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 603 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Powell of the 33 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , McCollum of the 30 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Commending Colt's Manufacturing Company for its commitment to safe and responsible |
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| 18 | 18 | | firearms ownership; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Colt's Manufacturing Company has been a trusted name in the firearms industry3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | for over 175 years; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, Colt has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to promoting safe and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | responsible firearms ownership through various initiatives and programs; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Colt has recently launched the Safety Impact Award, a platform recognizing7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | nonprofit organizations dedicated to firearm safety, and has engaged football legends Clay8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | Matthews, Adam Vinatieri, Joe Thomas, and Fletcher Cox as ambassadors for this initiative;9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, each ambassador has made an initial donation of $5,000 to support their11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | respective charitable partners, including Project ChildSafe, Clays For Charity, Ducks12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | Unlimited, and the International Hunter Education Association, thereby fostering a culture13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | of safety and community education; and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 603 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, the Safety Impact Award emphasizes the importance of education, training, and |
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| 35 | 35 | | community engagement in promoting safe and responsible firearm ownership; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Colt is further committed to encouraging secure storage solutions to prevent17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | unauthorized access to firearms and accidents; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, Colt supports education and training initiatives for individuals of all experience19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | levels to foster a culture of safety and accountability.20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | the members of this body commend Colt's Manufacturing Company for its unwavering22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | commitment to promoting safe and responsible firearms ownership and for its efforts to23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | enhance community education and engagement through the Safety Impact Award and other24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | initiatives.25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Colt's27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | Manufacturing Company.28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | H. R. 603 |
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