79R18641 KO-D

By:  Dawson                                                       H.R. No. 1947



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Each year the incidence of miscarriage, stillborn 
birth, or sudden death of an infant turns a time of great joy into a 
period of immeasurable sadness for thousands of Texas families; and
	WHEREAS, The observance of a special day to honor those loved 
ones and their families is a way to express support for those who 
have been dealt such an overwhelming loss and must find the strength 
to survive this terrible tragedy and the courage to move forward 
again in their lives; and
	WHEREAS, A day of remembrance may also serve to enlighten the 
public about how to respond with compassion to affected families as 
well as to educate and inform physicians, nurses, clergy, and other 
professionals on how to better serve families who have experienced 
perinatal deaths; and
	WHEREAS, Remembering pregnancies and infants lost will 
heighten awareness and sensitivity to these devastating 
occurrences, offer support and education to those who may be 
suffering in silence, and provide new insight to those who want to 
help their loved ones in their time of need; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize October 15, 2005, as Pregnancy and 
Infant Loss Remembrance Day and encourage all Texans to consider 
how we can better meet the needs of grieving mothers, fathers, and 
family members and help to comfort families in a time of pain and 
heartache.