H.R. No. 1734

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Arlington Police Department has achieved
	outstanding results in its efforts to decrease crime; and
	WHEREAS, From 2013 to 2014, the overall crime rate in
	Arlington has dropped nine percent, and the historic decrease from
	2009 to 2014 was 33 percent; particularly large reductions were
	seen in 2014 in homicides, which fell by almost 28 percent since the
	previous year, and burglaries, which shrank by about 22 percent;
	and
	WHEREAS, The Arlington Police Department is committed to a
	geographic-policing philosophy that proactively addresses crime
	and the fear of crime by building positive relationships between
	citizens and beat officers in the neighborhoods; during 2014, the
	department collaborated with numerous volunteer groups, including
	the Arlington Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the
	Hispanic Citizens Police Academy Alumni, Citizens on Patrol, and
	225 Community Watch groups; and
	WHEREAS, Under the skilled leadership of Chief Will Johnson,
	the Arlington Police Department works tirelessly to protect and
	serve the public, and its most recent statistics reflect an
	unyielding dedication to the safety, security, and well-being of
	area citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate the Arlington Police Department on
	its accomplishments in crime reduction and extend to its officers,
	staff, and administration sincere best wishes for continued success
	in their vital endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the department as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Tinderholt
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1734 was adopted by the House on May
	7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House