Bill Text: TX HR385 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Edinburg Crime Stoppers on the occasion of Crime Stoppers Month 2021.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2021-03-29 - Reported enrolled [HR385 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR385-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 385 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The observance of Crime Stoppers Month in January | ||
| 2021 provides an ideal opportunity to recognize the accomplishments | ||
| of Edinburg Crime Stoppers; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Across the state, Texas Crime Stoppers groups unite | ||
| the efforts of citizens, law enforcement, and the media to reduce | ||
| crime and bring criminals to justice; the statewide organization | ||
| was established in 1981 and has since grown from 8 certified | ||
| affiliates to approximately 150, all run by dedicated volunteers; | ||
| local groups offer a means for residents to retain anonymity while | ||
| relaying information on crime to law enforcement agencies; and | ||
| WHEREAS, One of the state's oldest such chapters, Edinburg | ||
| Crime Stoppers was founded in 1986; the City of Edinburg has become | ||
| a sponsor of the certified organization, which operates a hotline | ||
| to receive anonymous tips about criminal activity or fugitives; the | ||
| program pays a cash reward for information leading to an arrest; in | ||
| partnership with the Edinburg Police Department and the | ||
| CrimeReports website, the group also allows citizens to see | ||
| official, timely data for nearby streets on a crime map; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The members of Edinburg Crime Stoppers support | ||
| National Night Out and Safety Fall Festival activities to promote | ||
| neighborhood security; in addition, they offer free children's IDs, | ||
| donate meals to police officers and their families, and help people | ||
| in need through such programs as the Edinburg Cares Food Drive, the | ||
| Edinburg Christmas Toy Drive, and the Back-to-School Supply Drive; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the course of more than three decades, the | ||
| members of Edinburg Crime Stoppers have worked tirelessly for the | ||
| betterment of their community, and their outstanding contributions | ||
| indeed merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby honor Edinburg Crime Stoppers on the occasion of | ||
| Crime Stoppers Month 2021 and extend to its members sincere best | ||
| wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Canales | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 385 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 25, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
