H.R. No. 2712
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through the committed work of the Richardson Police
Department and area residents, the City of Richardson was awarded
first place in the 2010 National Night Out competition by the
National Association of Town Watch; this marks the fourth time in
the past decade that the community has been so honored for its
exceptional support of this worthwhile event; and
WHEREAS, National Night Out encourages citizens to gather
with their neighbors and to interact with members of the local
police department to heighten awareness about crime and drug
prevention and to build bonds between neighbors; the observance
helps reinforce the concept of community policing, a strategy that
helps control crime by involving citizens in the process; and
WHEREAS, For the 2010 event, which took place on October 5,
Richardson had 167 registered neighborhood block parties; the city
also sponsored crime prevention programs throughout the year, and
as a result of these efforts, it earned first place among cities
with populations of between 50,000 and 99,000; and
WHEREAS, Crime prevention plays an essential role in
maintaining the safety of our cities, and the dedicated involvement
of the Richardson Police Department and numerous concerned
residents in National Night Out affirms their commitment to making
their community stronger and safer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Richardson Police Department
and the citizens of Richardson on taking first place in the 2010
National Night Out competition and extend to them best wishes for
continued success with this important program; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Richardson Police Department as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2712 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House