H.R. No. 1913
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Leander will celebrate the Leander
Police Department's National Night Out Against Crime on October 3,
2017; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch,
National Night Out provides an opportunity for Texans to join
forces with individuals in thousands of towns and cities across the
country to promote cooperative crime prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, Each year, communities host cookouts, parades,
flashlight walks, and other events for National Night Out, helping
to build neighborhood cohesiveness, strengthen relations between
residents and local police, and increase awareness of anticrime
strategies while sending the message that citizens are organized
and committed to deterring criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, the Leander Police Department helped
sponsor a number of special functions for National Night Out,
including barbecues, visits from emergency responders, porch light
and photo contests, and youth activities; the department's
initiative was recognized as one of the most successful in the state
and among the top 20 in the nation for cities of its size; and
WHEREAS, The importance of reducing crime, drug use, and
violence cannot be overstated, and by taking part in National Night
Out, residents of Leander are affirming their commitment to making
their community stronger and safer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Leander Police Department for its
leadership and participation in the National Night Out Against
Crime program and extend to all those involved sincere best wishes
for a successful and memorable 2017 observance; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Leander Police Department as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Dale
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1913 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House