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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decision |
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in Roe v. Wade confirmed that the constitution protects every |
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woman's ability to make her own personal medical decisions, without |
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the interference of politicians; and |
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WHEREAS, Reproductive health is a vital component of women's |
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overall health, and reproductive freedom is equally vital to |
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women's safety and well-being; and |
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WHEREAS, Women need access to a range of safe, affordable |
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reproductive health care services throughout life, including |
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cancer and sexually transmitted infection screenings, |
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contraceptive services, abortion care, prenatal care, and labor and |
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delivery services; and |
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WHEREAS, The federal government recognizes that health care |
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is essential to protect the ability of individuals to fully |
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participate in their family, community, and society, and in order |
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to support people in achieving that goal, the government partially |
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or fully subsidizes health insurance and health care services for |
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individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria; and |
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WHEREAS, It is the public health goal of the State of Texas to |
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enhance the health of all citizens, including women of all ages, and |
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to strengthen individuals and families by encouraging and promoting |
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access to comprehensive family planning services; and |
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WHEREAS, For 40 years, Roe v. Wade has established women's |
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rights to make medical choices for themselves and has strengthened |
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the ability of women's doctors to make medical decisions based on |
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their best judgment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the landmark |
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U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade and recognize the |
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critical importance of continued access to a safe and legal |
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abortion. |