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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the Texas Council on Family Violence on the occasion of |
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its February 15, 2013, visit to the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence is one of the |
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largest domestic violence organizations in the country; for more |
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than three decades, it has been a national leader in the efforts to |
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address the needs of those affected by this serious problem; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional organization serves its |
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constituents through its support of service providers, its |
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advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims before the |
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legislature, and its work in developing and instituting |
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prevention programs focused on ending domestic violence by |
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discovering and addressing its root causes; and |
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WHEREAS, The council provides current and comprehensive |
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information to law enforcement agencies, legal advocates, |
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educators, and the community at large so that the issue of |
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domestic violence can be met more effectively; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence has had a |
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profound impact on the lives of those affected by domestic |
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violence, and it is truly fitting that it be recognized for its |
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outstanding work; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council on Family |
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Violence on its exemplary service on behalf of the victims of |
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domestic violence and extend to its representatives best wishes |
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for a memorable and productive visit to the State Capitol; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 28, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |