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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 189
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes campaign in |
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recognizing and paying tribute to the military and veteran |
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caregivers of our state and nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Since World War II, our nation's engagement in |
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wars and armed conflicts has given rise to the 5.5 million |
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parents, spouses, siblings, and friends who act as caregivers for |
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military veterans and service members who have been wounded or |
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are ill or injured; and |
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WHEREAS, Our nation provides multifaceted support and |
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resources to those who have served in the armed forces, but the |
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caregivers of these brave men and women receive little support or |
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acknowledgment; most of these caregivers do not identify |
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themselves as such and consider the work they do and the unique |
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challenges they face to be part of their civic and patriotic |
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duty; many suffer debilitating mental, physical, and emotional |
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effects as a result of their caregiving duties and lack the |
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support, assistance, and resources they need; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of this need, the Elizabeth Dole |
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Foundation has established the Hidden Heroes campaign to |
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recognize and support military caregivers and to raise awareness |
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of the challenges they face; by building a network of cities and |
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counties, the campaign connects communities and caregivers with |
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information, services, and resources and seeks to inspire and |
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encourage community members and leaders to take action in |
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supporting military caregivers; and |
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WHEREAS, These essential caregivers provide a vital |
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service to those they care for and to our nation and it is indeed |
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fitting that the Texas Senate recognize and pay tribute to these |
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hidden heroes for their selfless and invaluable service; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize the state's military and veteran |
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caregivers and encourage Texans across the state to create |
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supportive environments and opportunities to assist these |
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dedicated caregivers; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of the military and veteran caregivers of Texas and the |
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Hidden Heroes campaign. |
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Campbell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 24, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |