87S21523 BK-D
By: Neave H.R. No. 191
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Brotherhood for the Fallen is a national,
not-for-profit organization of police officers who are dedicated to
honoring the memories of their colleagues who have been killed in
the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2010, the Brotherhood for the Fallen
consists of chapters in New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, South
Carolina, and Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, and its
members are committed to ensuring that peace officers are laid to
rest with the highest degree of dignity and that their grieving
families are provided with emotional and financial support; and
WHEREAS, As a demonstration of respect and solidarity, these
chapters send members in full dress uniform to be present at the
funerals of fallen officers in cities around the country; to carry
out its important mission, the organization raises funds through
membership dues and benefit events, such as the 9/11 Heroes Gala,
which was recently hosted by the Fort Worth chapter; and
WHEREAS, Texans owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the
members of the law enforcement profession who bear the burden of
safeguarding our communities, and the Brotherhood for the Fallen is
performing an invaluable service through its efforts to commemorate
those heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the Brotherhood for
the Fallen and extend to its members sincere appreciation for their
vital contributions to the organization; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Brotherhood for the Fallen as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.