S.C.R. No. 7
                             SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The future of Texas depends largely on its children,
    1-2  for the challenges of tomorrow must be met by the youth of today;
    1-3  and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Childhood is a special time of life; the character
    1-5  and attitudes that lay the foundation for a person's future are
    1-6  often formed in these first years; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, To nurture children and encourage their growth
    1-8  toward a healthy, productive adulthood must be one of the primary
    1-9  goals of any society; by extending our love and confidence to the
   1-10  new generation, we are investing in one of our state's greatest
   1-11  natural resources--our children; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The dedication of a special day to discuss critical
   1-13  issues affecting young Texans such as youth crime prevention and
   1-14  intervention, child abuse, prenatal health care, and education
   1-15  would provide interested individuals with a forum to exchange ideas
   1-16  and forge new partnerships, while helping to strengthen and renew
   1-17  our shared commitment as responsible adults to work toward the
   1-18  improved happiness and welfare of the children of this state; now,
   1-19  therefore, be it
   1-20        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
   1-21  hereby designate January 25, 1995, as "Children's Advocacy Day" at
   1-22  the Capitol and encourage all concerned Texans to become involved
   1-23  and devote themselves to securing a brighter future for our state's
   1-24  youngest citizens.