SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 737
WHEREAS, Every day, peace officers devote themselves to
the security and well-being of the people they serve, and
Operation Blue Shield is committed to supporting them in their
vital mission; and
WHEREAS, Operation Blue Shield is a community-centric
initiative designed to promote better understanding and improved
relations between citizens and law enforcement; the campaign
encourages open and constructive dialogue between police and the
wider community and recognizes the importance of acknowledging
diverse backgrounds and perspectives; toward that end, it raises
funds to underwrite public safety endeavors and to help meet the
evolving resource needs of peace officers; and
WHEREAS, This innovative program was founded by
philanthropist Toni Brinker Pickens and benefits from the
involvement of the Dallas-based organization Economic Partners
Investing in Communities, or EPIC; like other EPIC projects,
Operation Blue Shield is backed by a broad range of city leaders,
civic and charitable organizations, and concerned residents;
these participants are focusing attention on the message that
"We're All In This Together" and are urging Texans to "Go All In"
to help forge stronger ties between police and the public; and
WHEREAS, Safe neighborhoods are the foundation of a stable
and prosperous society, and Operation Blue Shield represents a
promising new effort to build greater trust between citizens and
the peace officers who protect them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize the Operation Blue Shield
initiative and encourage Texans throughout the state to support
this worthwhile program; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Operation Blue Shield as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 12, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate