TITLE: Honoring the Brotherhood for the Fallen.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Brotherhood for the Fallen.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Brotherhood for the Fallen is a national, not-for-profit organization of police officers who are dedicated to honoring the memories of their colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2010, the Brotherhood for the Fallen consists of chapters in New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, and its members are committed to ensuring that peace officers are laid to rest with the highest degree of dignity and that their grieving families are provided with emotional and financial support; and WHEREAS, As a demonstration of respect and solidarity, these chapters send members in full dress uniform to be present at the funerals of fallen officers in cities around the country; to carry out its important mission, the organization raises funds through membership dues and benefit events, such as the 9/11 Heroes Gala, which was recently hosted by the Fort Worth chapter; and WHEREAS, Texans owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the members of the law enforcement profession who bear the burden of safeguarding our communities, and the Brotherhood for the Fallen is performing an invaluable service through its efforts to commemorate those heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the Brotherhood for the Fallen and extend to its members sincere appreciation for their vital contributions to the organization; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Brotherhood for the Fallen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Neave Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 191 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House