84R10307 RMA-D
By: Metcalf H.R. No. 1211
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 1953, the 100 Club, headquartered in Houston,
has demonstrated unwavering support to Texas law enforcement
officers and firefighters and their families; and
WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization was initially founded
to provide financial assistance to the dependents of Houston police
officers who died in the line of duty, and it drew its name from the
initial group of 100 people who contributed $100 each to fund the
initiative; through the years, the club has expanded its scope to
offer benefits to the families of firefighters, institutional
personnel with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and
commissioned personnel with the Texas Department of Public Safety,
the Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission; today, the 100 Club includes a membership of more than
30,000 and is active in 31 counties across East Texas; and
WHEREAS, The 100 Club also provides area law enforcement
agencies with such life-protecting supplies as bulletproof vests
and radio equipment, and it funds a program that has helped over 700
peace officers earn a degree from one of three state universities;
since its inception, the group has contributed more than $42
million in benefits, equipment, and education scholarships; and
WHEREAS, For more than six decades, the 100 Club has honored
the sacrifices of fallen heroes and offered vital assistance to
first responders, and its outstanding efforts are indeed deserving
of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the 100 Club for its work in behalf of
police officers and firefighters and their families and extend
sincere best wishes to the club's members for continued success
with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.