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