89R16343 TBO-D
By: Gutierrez, et al. S.R. No. 174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Representatives of the Texas Coalition to Prevent
Gun Violence are gathering in Austin on February 27, 2025, to
observe Texas Majority to End Gun Violence Advocacy Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence is an
alliance of organizations and experts working to prevent and reduce
gun violence through education, training, and mobilization; the
group also advocates for policies related to mental health,
domestic abuse, and other issues that impact local communities; and
WHEREAS, The coalition is supported by Texas Gun Sense, a
nonprofit that champions common-sense, evidence-based solutions
for reducing gun-related injuries and deaths; the organization
seeks to educate the public on effective ways to secure guns in
order to reduce crime and personal injury, as well as raise
awareness about suicide prevention and the safe storage of
firearms; in addition, TGS serves as a resource for information
about federal, state, and local gun policies; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence has
worked to keep the people of the Lone Star State safe from avoidable
accidents and injuries through its support for sensible firearm
policy, and this legislative day provides a welcome opportunity to
recognize the organization's members and volunteers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize February 27, 2025, as Texas Majority to End Gun
Violence Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
participating sincere best wishes for an informative and memorable
visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence as an
expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.