88R10120 BK-D
By: Hull H.R. No. 107
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Families, communities, and advocates around the
country are observing February 3, 2023, as National Missing Persons
Day; and
WHEREAS, Each year, thousands of adults and children in the
United States disappear without a trace, and National Missing
Persons Day was established on May 25, 1983, to call attention to
these cases in hopes that they may be solved and that more missing
persons may be reunited with their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Every person who goes missing, no matter the cause,
leaves behind family and friends who suffer from the trauma of their
loss and the uncertainty of whether or not they are alive and safe;
the psychological and emotional impact of this uncertainty can be
long lasting as loved ones wait for months, years, or even decades
to learn of a missing person's whereabouts; and
WHEREAS, Although countless cases remain unresolved,
technology has become a powerful tool to assist law enforcement,
medical and forensic professionals, and family members in locating
and identifying missing persons; one of the most significant
resources available today is the National Missing and Unidentified
Persons System, or NamUs, which provides an online database with
profiles on missing persons and unidentified remains, along with
additional forensic services and investigative support that can
help make a difference in cases that might otherwise go cold; and
WHEREAS, National Missing Persons Day serves as a reminder
that missing persons are not forgotten and that their loved ones are
not alone in their search for answers, and it presents a fitting
opportunity to affirm our commitment to bringing justice to victims
and closure to the families of Texans who have gone missing; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 3, 2023, as National Missing
Persons Day and express support for efforts to investigate and
resolve missing person cases in Texas.