89R17096 JRI-D
By: Simmons H.R. No. 446
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Teen and Police Service Academy of Houston is
making a positive difference in the lives of young citizens; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to reducing the social distance between
youth and law enforcement personnel, TAPS Academy promotes
interaction and discussion between teenagers and police mentors;
and
WHEREAS, Student participants enhance their decision-making
skills and earn course credit during the 17-week TAPS Academy
program, which addresses a variety of important topics, including
conflict resolution, truancy, drugs and alcohol, and crime
prevention; moreover, the organization offers several other
initiatives, including the Texas Education Agency-accredited
TEENPOL program, TAPS Ambassadors, the Summer Youth Leadership
Institute, and the Texas Traffic Stop Training course; and
WHEREAS, By encouraging understanding between young people
and law enforcement professionals, the TAPS Academy of Houston is
helping to shape a brighter future for area residents, and it is
indeed deserving of recognition for its efforts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Teen and Police Service Academy of
Houston for its contributions to the community and extend to all
involved with the organization sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for TAPS Academy of Houston as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.