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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 854
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins concerned |
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individuals, community and faith leaders, veterans, Texas |
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families, and organizations across the state in observing |
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National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Gun violence is a public safety concern, and the |
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organizations calling for increased public safety in Texas and |
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across the country include Texas Gun Sense, Mom's Demand Action |
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for Gun Sense in America, and Everytown for Gun Safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Protecting the public safety of the people of |
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Texas is of great importance, and many organizations and agencies |
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are involved in this vital mission, which includes addressing the |
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rising number of gun-related deaths, a toll that includes |
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suicides, accidents, and injuries of children, teens, and |
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veterans; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas leads the nation in the number of lost and |
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stolen firearm reports, according to the federal Bureau of |
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Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; unsecured guns and |
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stolen guns contribute to crime, put the personal and public |
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safety of Texans at risk, and make the job of Texas law |
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enforcement officers more difficult; and |
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WHEREAS, Gun Violence Awareness Day provides an |
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opportunity for citizens, community leaders, and organizations |
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to recommit to exploring innovative ways of working together to |
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help ensure the safety of the people of Texas by educating the |
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public and raising awareness about suicide prevention and safe |
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storage of firearms; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend all those who work to keep the people |
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of Texas safe and extend best wishes for a productive National |
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Gun Violence Awareness Day. |
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Garcia |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 23, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |