TITLE: Commending Little Elm on being named the safest large Texas city in the FBI's Uniform Crime Report.

SUMMARY: Commending Little Elm on being named the safest large Texas city in the FBI's Uniform Crime Report.

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WHEREAS, Little Elm has been named the safest large city in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and WHEREAS, Based on statistics from the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, Little Elm had the lowest number of combined violent and property crimes in 2011 of any city in the Lone Star State with a population over 25,000; moreover, the city placed 18th in terms of the lowest number of such crimes in the nation; and WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Chief Waylan Rhodes, the Little Elm Police Department has built an outstanding reputation, and its efforts have been bolstered by partnerships with area residents and such programs as Neighborhood Crime Watch, Business Crime Watch, and National Night Out; and WHEREAS, The public servants and dedicated volunteers of Little Elm have played a vital role in fostering a safe and peaceful community, and they may take great pride in this impressive designation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend the city of Little Elm on earning recognition as the safest large city in Texas and extend to its police, civilian staff, and residents best wishes for continued success. Fallon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 376 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House