Proc. 2014-15 Crime Stoppers Month 01-14
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2014-15
WHEREAS crime is a scourge on our society that tears apart lives and breeds feelings of fear,
anger, and helplessness, and it is the obligation of all to do everything possible to
ensure that our communities are not victimized by criminals; and
WHEREAS since its beginning in 1976, Crime Stoppers programs have empowered Texans to
take a stand against crime by bringing together businesses, citizens, law
enforcement, and the media to combat crime and make our communities safer; and
WHEREAS combining media awareness, monetary rewards, and anonymity for tipsters, Crime
Stoppers has created an effective method for solving crime and helping citizens take
back control over their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS Crime Stoppers has been particularly effective in Texas, where anonymous tips have
led to 181,976 arrests and $3.5 billion in property recovered and narcotics seized
since the inception of the program; and
WHEREAS in 2013, the Walker County/Huntsville Crime Stoppers had 589 tips called in or
placed on the website, and paid rewards of $5,500. They are also proud to work
with the Huntsville High School Crime Stoppers Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
January 2014
be declared: “Crime Stoppers Month”
in the City of Huntsville, and call upon our citizens to recognize that they are able and
responsible for stopping crime.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this 21 day of January 2014.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor