TITLE: Commending the 100 Club, headquartered in Houston, for its support of law enforcement officers and firefighters and their families.

SUMMARY: Commending the 100 Club, headquartered in Houston, for its support of law enforcement officers and firefighters and their families.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Since 1953, the 100 Club, headquartered in Houston, has demonstrated unwavering support to Texas law enforcement officers and firefighters and their families; and WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization was initially founded to provide financial assistance to the dependents of Houston police officers who died in the line of duty, and it drew its name from the initial group of 100 people who contributed $100 each to fund the initiative; through the years, the club has expanded its scope to offer benefits to the families of firefighters, institutional personnel with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and commissioned personnel with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; today, the 100 Club includes a membership of more than 30,000 and is active in 31 counties across East Texas; and WHEREAS, The 100 Club also provides area law enforcement agencies with such life-protecting supplies as bulletproof vests and radio equipment, and it funds a program that has helped over 700 peace officers earn a degree from one of three state universities; since its inception, the group has contributed more than $42 million in benefits, equipment, and education scholarships; and WHEREAS, For more than six decades, the 100 Club has honored the sacrifices of fallen heroes and offered vital assistance to first responders, and its outstanding efforts are indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend the 100 Club for its work in behalf of police officers and firefighters and their families and extend sincere best wishes to the club's members for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Metcalf Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1211 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House