H.R. No. 1734
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Arlington Police Department has achieved
outstanding results in its efforts to decrease crime; and
WHEREAS, From 2013 to 2014, the overall crime rate in
Arlington has dropped nine percent, and the historic decrease from
2009 to 2014 was 33 percent; particularly large reductions were
seen in 2014 in homicides, which fell by almost 28 percent since the
previous year, and burglaries, which shrank by about 22 percent;
and
WHEREAS, The Arlington Police Department is committed to a
geographic-policing philosophy that proactively addresses crime
and the fear of crime by building positive relationships between
citizens and beat officers in the neighborhoods; during 2014, the
department collaborated with numerous volunteer groups, including
the Arlington Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the
Hispanic Citizens Police Academy Alumni, Citizens on Patrol, and
225 Community Watch groups; and
WHEREAS, Under the skilled leadership of Chief Will Johnson,
the Arlington Police Department works tirelessly to protect and
serve the public, and its most recent statistics reflect an
unyielding dedication to the safety, security, and well-being of
area citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Arlington Police Department on
its accomplishments in crime reduction and extend to its officers,
staff, and administration sincere best wishes for continued success
in their vital endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the department as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Tinderholt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1734 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House