84R14909 BPG-D
By: Fletcher H.R. No. 1212
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since its inception, K9s4COPS has provided generous
support to Texas law enforcement, and the organization is
celebrating its fourth anniversary in March 2015; and
WHEREAS, Most police departments and similar agencies
operate under tight budget constraints, and trained police dogs can
cost as much as $15,000; Houston resident Kristi Hoss Schiller
founded K9s4COPS in 2010 to donate K9s to law enforcement, and the
following year, the group gave four dogs to the Harris County
Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, The group also works to raise awareness of the
accomplishments of K9s and their handlers, and Ms. Schiller
expanded the initiative in 2013 with the establishment of K9s4KIDS,
which offers K9s to school districts and college campuses; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization has provided state
agencies with 100 trained dogs over the past four years, and the K9s
have helped capture hundreds of criminals and intercept more than
$70 million in contraband, including guns, explosives, narcotics,
and cash; and
WHEREAS, Through its notable endeavors, K9s4COPS has helped
many law enforcement agencies more effectively serve and protect
the citizens of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 26, 2015, as K9s4COPS Day at the
State Capitol and commend everyone associated with the group for
their contributions to public safety; 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.