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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The observance of Father's Day on June 18, 2023, |
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provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the essence of what it |
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means to be a father; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, we salute the men who devote themselves to |
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the well-being of their sons and daughters and who, in the process, |
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teach their children through their own actions, guidance, |
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forgiveness, compassion, and affection; and |
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WHEREAS, The first and most important decision a father makes |
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is the conscious choice to fulfill the multifaceted |
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responsibilities of his vital role in the family; he must both |
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nurture and discipline his children, provide for them, and also |
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serve as their teacher; above all, he strives to instill in his |
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children faith, enduring values, and a sure sense of right and |
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wrong; and |
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WHEREAS, A century ago, fathers worked at or near their |
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homes, and children passed a good deal of time in their company, |
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learning by example an appreciation for the rewards of hard work and |
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benefiting by their daily wisdom; currently, many parents are |
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employed some distance away from their homes, making it crucial for |
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fathers to reflect carefully on the precious hours they have to |
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devote to the upbringing of their children and on how they may best |
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help them flourish and become happy, productive citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Being a father means accepting the solemn duty of |
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molding and shaping the next generation, and on Father's Day, we |
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honor those who have stepped forward and taken up this challenging |
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yet rewarding responsibility; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Father's Day 2023 and honor the |
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caring men who have dedicated their lives to building strong |
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families and a bright future for those who follow in their |
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footsteps. |