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