SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 854
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins concerned
individuals, community and faith leaders, veterans, Texas
families, and organizations across the state in observing
National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Gun violence is a public safety concern, and the
organizations calling for increased public safety in Texas and
across the country include Texas Gun Sense, Mom's Demand Action
for Gun Sense in America, and Everytown for Gun Safety; and
WHEREAS, Protecting the public safety of the people of
Texas is of great importance, and many organizations and agencies
are involved in this vital mission, which includes addressing the
rising number of gun-related deaths, a toll that includes
suicides, accidents, and injuries of children, teens, and
veterans; and
WHEREAS, Texas leads the nation in the number of lost and
stolen firearm reports, according to the federal Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; unsecured guns and
stolen guns contribute to crime, put the personal and public
safety of Texans at risk, and make the job of Texas law
enforcement officers more difficult; and
WHEREAS, Gun Violence Awareness Day provides an
opportunity for citizens, community leaders, and organizations
to recommit to exploring innovative ways of working together to
help ensure the safety of the people of Texas by educating the
public and raising awareness about suicide prevention and safe
storage of firearms; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all those who work to keep the people
of Texas safe and extend best wishes for a productive National
Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate