By Edwards                                             H.R. No. 870
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On May 9, 1999, Texans and indeed all Americans will
 1-2     join in the celebration of Mother's Day, and this provides a
 1-3     fitting opportunity for the members of this chamber to pay tribute
 1-4     not only to our own mothers and wives but to our many colleagues
 1-5     who balance the demands of motherhood with the duties of public
 1-6     office; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Societal changes have continually shaped and changed
 1-8     our ideal of motherhood, and this has been particularly evident
 1-9     over the past half-century; today's mother is just as likely to be
1-10     in the boardroom as in the kitchen, but the essence of motherhood
1-11     has remained unchanged throughout time: to provide the nurturing
1-12     and unconditional love that every child needs in order to grow and
1-13     thrive; and
1-14           WHEREAS, This noble task is not always easy, for mothers are
1-15     often called on to fill many roles at once, tending to a wide array
1-16     of concerns in the home, in the workplace, and in the community;
1-17     the members of this chamber recognize that many of the women in our
1-18     lives, whether they are our mothers, wives, colleagues, or friends,
1-19     have faced the additional challenge of taking on these competing
1-20     roles in the public spotlight that surrounds elected officials; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Motherhood can truly be called "the toughest job
1-22     you'll ever love," for it encompasses a tremendous range of
1-23     challenges, opportunities, frustrations, and joys, and the ultimate
1-24     rewards, intangible though they may be, are among the most
 2-1     meaningful and enduring experiences in life; all mothers share a
 2-2     powerful bond in the love they have for their children, and this
 2-3     love enriches our world beyond measure; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representative of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby commemorate Mother's Day 1999 and extend deepest
 2-6     appreciation to all the mothers who have contributed so much to the
 2-7     workings of this chamber.