SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 332

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Council on Family Violence for its exemplary efforts to protect, support, and defend the citizens of Texas who are affected by domestic violence; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence is a nonprofit organization whose success in its mission of promoting safe and healthy relationships by supporting service providers, facilitating strategic prevention efforts, and creating opportunities for freedom from domestic violence has made it one of the nation's leaders in the effort to end family violence; and

WHEREAS, The three major focus areas for this outstanding organization are the support of service providers through education and training, the development of public policy to assist victims and survivors, and the creation of a collaborative environment to support prevention efforts; through cooperation with state and local leaders, the council has made a difference in the lives of many people; and

WHEREAS, An important part of the council's outreach program has been its Purple Postcard Campaign, in which more than 10,000 postcards were sent by citizens across the state to show their support for funding family violence services; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council on Family Violence for its outstanding efforts in overcoming the serious problem of family violence and extend best wishes for continued success in all its future efforts; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate