SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 605
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 Kristi 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
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
from the Texas Senate.
Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 29, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate