H.C.R. No. 116
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the
Greater Austin Crime Commission; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1997, the Greater Austin Crime
Commission has remained committed to supporting law enforcement
personnel and other first responders in Central Texas, sponsoring
crime prevention and youth outreach programs, and advocating for
regional public safety planning; and
WHEREAS, The Greater Austin Crime Commission has
additionally provided tremendous support and resources to a host of
worthwhile initiatives in the local community, including an annual
9/11 memorial, the Longhorn Leaders program, the Austin Police
Department Guns4Groceries program, the Global Security Summit, and
such youth outreach activities as Do the Write Thing, Kids and Cops,
and Safe Schools Week; and
WHEREAS, The Greater Austin Crime Commission has been ably
guided by its presidents, Mack Wallace, Dr. William H. Cunningham,
U.S. Navy Admiral (Ret.) Bobby R. Inman, Roy Butler, Ralph Wayne,
Joe E. Holt, Richard S. Hill, Pamela P. Willeford, Paul J. Bury
III, and David L. Roche; it has also benefited from the dedicated
work of the other members of its board of directors; and
WHEREAS, For the past two decades, the Greater Austin Crime
Commission has made immeasurable contributions to enhancing the
safety and quality of life in the area, and this occasion presents a
welcome opportunity to recognize this noteworthy organization;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Greater Austin Crime
Commission and extend to all those associated with the group
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the commission as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Workman
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 116 was adopted by the House on
April 6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 116 was adopted by the Senate on
April 12, 2017, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor