SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 192
WHEREAS, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing guidance and
support to at-risk youth, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in
2021; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1996, the organization is composed of
sheriffs, chiefs of police, other law enforcement executives,
and concerned citizens in all 50 states, who share a commitment
to steering children away from crime and setting them on a path to
long-term success; and
WHEREAS, The law enforcement leaders who are part of the
group work to ensure that Texas children and families have access
to high-quality, evidence-based resources, including voluntary
parent coaching, early childhood care and education, and
afterschool and anti-recidivism programs; in addition, the
organization operates a Police Training Institute where officers
are instructed on how to de-escalate conflict and have safe,
positive interactions with at-risk young people; and
WHEREAS, Through their outstanding work to help youth
reach their full potential, the dedicated members of Fight Crime:
Invest in Kids have made their communities stronger and safer,
and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize this commendable group
as it celebrates a significant milestone in its history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of Fight
Crime: Invest in Kids and recognize its members for the
contributions they have made to the health, security, and
well-being of Texas children; 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 March 25, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate