Bill Text: TX HR201 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing January 2011 as Crime Stoppers Month and honoring Lamar County Crime Stoppers on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-27 - Reported enrolled [HR201 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR201-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 201 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Lamar County Crime Stoppers organization is | ||
| celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding in January 2011, | ||
| which coincides with the annual observance of Crime Stoppers Month | ||
| worldwide; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Lamar County Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit | ||
| corporation that held its first meeting on January 30, 1986; the | ||
| organization relies on cooperation between the police, media | ||
| outlets, and the general population to gather information about | ||
| crimes and criminals; an important focus of its work is the fielding | ||
| of tips on criminal activity, which can be reported online and by | ||
| phone; the secure services operated by Crime Stoppers protect the | ||
| anonymity of the information providers and encourage potentially | ||
| reluctant witnesses or community members to share what they know; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Governed by a civilian board, Lamar County Crime | ||
| Stoppers is funded by private donations from concerned citizens and | ||
| businesses; the group has paid out some $275,000 in rewards, and | ||
| information received by the organization has led to the arrest of | ||
| more than 1,800 criminals, the clearing of some 3,400 cases, the | ||
| recovery of over $2 million in stolen property, and the seizure of | ||
| drugs worth nearly $860,000; beyond the numbers, however, the | ||
| success of Lamar County Crime Stoppers can perhaps best be measured | ||
| by the community's increased awareness of illegal activity, the | ||
| greater willingness of residents to fight back against crime, and | ||
| improved communication between police, the media, and those who | ||
| live and work in the area; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The impressive record of proven results established | ||
| by Lamar County Crime Stoppers is a testament to the strong bonds of | ||
| collaboration it has fostered, and all those involved in this | ||
| worthwhile initiative may take immense pride in its many | ||
| praiseworthy achievements; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize January 2011 as Crime Stoppers Month | ||
| and honor Lamar County Crime Stoppers on the 25th anniversary of its | ||
| creation; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Lamar County Crime Stoppers as an expression of high | ||
| regard by the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Cain | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 201 was adopted by the House on | ||
| January 27, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
