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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The observance of Father's Day on June 16, 2013, |
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provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the essence of what it |
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means to be a father; and |
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WHEREAS, In many of its chapters, including Proverbs, |
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Deuteronomy, Hebrews, and Psalms, the Bible discusses fatherhood as |
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the foundation of the family; a true father loves and respects his |
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wife, the mother of his children, and faithful fathers are a |
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blessing; and |
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WHEREAS, Popular culture, as depicted on television, |
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frequently denigrates fatherhood, and many children grow up in |
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fatherless homes; fathering a child may not be difficult, but being |
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a father requires a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication, and not |
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all who are biologically capable possess the necessary moral fiber; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The first and most important decision a father makes |
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is the conscious choice to fulfill the multifaceted |
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responsibilities of his vital role in the family; he must both |
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nurture and discipline his children, provide for them, and also |
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serve as their teacher; above all, he is a role model who instills |
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faith, enduring values, and a sure sense of right and wrong; and |
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WHEREAS, A century ago, fathers worked at or near their |
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homes, and children passed a good deal of time in their company, |
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learning by example an appreciation for the rewards of hard work and |
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benefiting by their daily wisdom; many parents today are employed |
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some distance away from their homes, making it crucial for fathers |
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to reflect carefully on the precious hours they have to devote to |
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the upbringing of their children and on how they may best guide |
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their sons and daughters to help them flourish and become happy, |
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productive citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Being a father means accepting the solemn duty of |
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molding and shaping the next generation, and on Father's Day, we |
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salute those who have stepped forward and taken up this challenging |
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yet rewarding responsibility; 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 Father's Day 2013 and honor the |
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caring men who have dedicated their lives to building strong |
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families and a bright future for those who follow in their |
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footsteps. |