82R24768 MGR-D
By: Thompson H.R. No. 1578
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Concerned citizens from throughout the Lone Star
State are observing April 27, 2011, as Anti-Human Trafficking Day
at the State Capitol to heighten awareness of this increasingly
prevalent crime; and
WHEREAS, Human trafficking is the modern manifestation of the
ancient scourge of slavery; domestic and international victims of
human trafficking are often lured by the false promise of a better
life, only to find themselves trapped in the illicit sex or labor
industries; and
WHEREAS, The occurrence of human trafficking within our state
and nation has led to cooperative efforts between the Texas
Legislature and numerous other government agencies to combat this
atrocity; laws have been enacted to protect victims and punish
traffickers, a task force has been created, and mandatory law
enforcement training has helped better prepare first responders;
and
WHEREAS, Organizations across the state have played an
important role in making people aware of human trafficking through
direct service, advocacy, research, and community education; among
the groups performing this invaluable service are Children at Risk,
the Texas Catholic Conference, the Baptist General Convention of
Texas, Redeemed Ministries, and the Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas; and
WHEREAS, It is truly appropriate that a day be set aside to
draw attention to the critical issue of human trafficking and to
honor the notable groups who are striving to assist victims and put
an end to this horrific practice; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 27, 2011, as Anti-Human
Trafficking Day and commend the organizations and individuals
working to eliminate human trafficking in Texas and beyond.