By:  Alonzo                                            H.R. No. 602
       73R9489 PFG-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control
    1-2  has found that a majority of Dallas-area children age two and under
    1-3  are not properly immunized; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, The study determined that 66 percent of children
    1-5  under the age of two in Dallas County were not fully protected
    1-6  against nine deadly but preventable diseases; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, In light of this alarming situation, concerned
    1-8  citizens have organized the Dallas Area Infant Immunization
    1-9  Campaign--a community-based program to increase parents' awareness
   1-10  of the immunization status of their children, particularly those in
   1-11  high-risk areas, and to provide barrier-free immunization services;
   1-12  and
   1-13        WHEREAS, The hard work of these dedicated organizers of and
   1-14  participants in this worthwhile campaign, which begins April 24,
   1-15  may prove to be a lifesaver for many of Texas' youngest citizens
   1-16  and is indeed deserving of special legislative recognition; now,
   1-17  therefore, be it
   1-18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-19  Legislature hereby commend the efforts of the organizers of and
   1-20  participants in the Dallas Area Infant Immunization Campaign; and,
   1-21  be it further
   1-22        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   1-23  prepared for this public-spirited organization as an expression of
   1-24  high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.