H.R. No. 2071

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Hardin County Angels of Care, a nonprofit
	organization in Lumberton, will host its second annual Back the
	Badge luncheon at the Lumberton Dome on July 19, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, Formed in 2009 by executive director Faye Alston and
	a group of like-minded individuals, the Hardin County Angels of
	Care is committed to helping area children who have medical needs by
	offsetting expenses, including medical equipment, surgeries, and
	travel and hotel costs associated with their treatment; in 2016,
	the organization added to its mission of service by holding its
	first free luncheon for members of law enforcement; and
	WHEREAS, The Back the Badge event provides the community with
	a way to give thanks to and show support for police officers, fire
	personnel, emergency medical responders, dispatchers, district and
	county attorneys, game wardens, and others who dedicate their
	careers to public service and safety; and
	WHEREAS, By promoting peace, keeping offenders off the
	streets, or putting themselves in harm's way to save lives, these
	dedicated individuals demonstrate the meaning of heroism, and they
	are indeed deserving of their fellow citizens' profound respect and
	gratitude; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize July 19, 2017, as Back the Badge Day in
	Hardin County and honor the first responders and public service
	personnel of Hardin County for their vital work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the Hardin County Angels of Care as an expression of
	high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
	White
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2071 was adopted by the House on May
	25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House