House Resolution 603
By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Powell of the 33rd, McDonald
III of the 26th, McCollum of the 30th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Colt's Manufacturing Company for its commitment to safe and responsible
firearms ownership; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Colt's Manufacturing Company has been a trusted name in the firearms industry
for over 175 years; and
WHEREAS, Colt has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to promoting safe and
responsible firearms ownership through various initiatives and programs; and
WHEREAS, Colt has recently launched the Safety Impact Award, a platform recognizing
nonprofit organizations dedicated to firearm safety, and has engaged football legends Clay
Matthews, Adam Vinatieri, Joe Thomas, and Fletcher Cox as ambassadors for this initiative;
and
WHEREAS, each ambassador has made an initial donation of $5,000 to support their
respective charitable partners, including Project ChildSafe, Clays For Charity, Ducks
Unlimited, and the International Hunter Education Association, thereby fostering a culture
of safety and community education; and
WHEREAS, the Safety Impact Award emphasizes the importance of education, training, and
community engagement in promoting safe and responsible firearm ownership; and
WHEREAS, Colt is further committed to encouraging secure storage solutions to prevent
unauthorized access to firearms and accidents; and
WHEREAS, Colt supports education and training initiatives for individuals of all experience
levels to foster a culture of safety and accountability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Colt's Manufacturing Company for its unwavering
commitment to promoting safe and responsible firearms ownership and for its efforts to
enhance community education and engagement through the Safety Impact Award and other
initiatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Colt's
Manufacturing Company.