H.R. No. 148
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The National Association of Town Watch sponsors a
well-known nationwide program entitled National Night Out Against
Crime; and
WHEREAS, This notable annual event provides an opportunity
for Texans to join forces with individuals in thousands of other
towns and cities across the country to promote cooperative crime
prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, Commemorated through neighborhood gatherings,
cookouts, parades, flashlight walks, and other activities,
National Night Out helps to build community cohesiveness,
strengthen relations between residents and local police, and
increase awareness of anticrime strategies, while sending a message
of solidarity to would-be criminals; and
WHEREAS, The importance of reducing crime, drug use, and
violence cannot be overstated, and by taking part in National Night
Out observances, Texans affirm their commitment to making their
communities stronger and safer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 2016 National Night Out Against
Crime as an essential crime prevention event and commend all those
involved in this vital endeavor.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 148 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House