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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize the pregnancy resource centers in this state, which offer |
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counseling and other services to women facing unexpected pregnancy; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Pregnancy resource centers provide free or low-cost |
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pregnancy tests and sonograms, emotional support, and education, |
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and they work in conjunction with maternity homes and adoption |
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centers to provide options for pregnant women; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to meeting both the immediate and the |
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long-term needs of their clients, the centers offer a variety of |
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classes to ensure that potential mothers-to-be have important life |
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skills that help women of all ages and backgrounds realize their |
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full potential as mothers and as productive members of society; |
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courses include parenting, budget keeping, and in some locations, |
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English as a second language; and |
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WHEREAS, Pregnancy resource centers play a unique role in |
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Texas and around the country; the centers provide a place of |
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contemplation for women considering the possibility of motherhood |
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and emphasize the need for education and mindful decision making; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the founders, staffs, and volunteers |
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of pregnancy resource centers across the state for the services |
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they provide to women facing unexpected pregnancy. |