Bill Text: TX SR448 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 448 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing Christopher Scott for being named a 2012 Texan of the Year.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-13 - Reported enrolled [SR448 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR448-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 448
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize House of Renewed Hope founder Christopher Scott, who
	was honored by the Dallas Morning News as one of its 2012 Texans
	of the Year, along with fellow exoneree Michael Morton; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Scott spent 12 years in a state prison after
	being wrongfully convicted of murder; he won his freedom in 2009;
	since then, he has dedicated much of his time to helping wrongly
	convicted individuals adjust to life after prison; and
	WHEREAS, As part of his mission, Mr. Scott founded the
	House of Renewed Hope, which helps current prisoners advance
	their claims of innocence; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated champion of justice never gave up
	hope for his acquittal; once he was released from prison, he
	resolved to speak out and push for reform that might prevent
	others from undergoing a similar ordeal; and
	WHEREAS, While Mr. Scott will never be able to erase the
	pain of being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, nor will
	he be able to retrieve the 12 years he lost, he has chosen to
	parlay the experience into positive action; this tireless
	advocate is indeed deserving of recognition for his indomitable
	spirit and his constructive outlook; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby commend Christopher Scott for



	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	Christopher Scott as an expression of esteem from the
	Texas Senate.

	Ellis



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		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 13, 2013.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate