H.R. No. 1714
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Advocates from across the state are joining together
  for Child Protection Day at the State Capitol on April 1, 2015, as a
  show of unity in the fight to end child abuse and neglect; and
         WHEREAS, In Texas, an average of 182 children are confirmed
  as victims of abuse or neglect every day, and three children die
  each week as a result of maltreatment; and
         WHEREAS, Abuse and neglect exact a heavy physical and
  emotional toll on victims, and the lifetime cost of dealing with
  these cases is likewise substantial; according to the U.S. Centers
  for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of $14.1 billion was
  spent to address the consequences of child abuse and neglect in
  Texas in 2014, with expenditures accounting for health care,
  education, and loss of productivity pertaining to both living and
  deceased victims; and
         WHEREAS, Child abuse prevention programs can be an effective
  means of improving outcomes for at-risk families and children; as
  many cases of abuse result from caregivers failing to cope with
  stress, these programs may involve providing education and
  assistance to vulnerable families; prevention efforts are also
  focused on building more supportive communities, strengthening
  child welfare agencies, and addressing co-occurring issues related
  to maltreatment; and
         WHEREAS, Every child has the fundamental right to grow up in a
  loving family, free from fear and harm, and those taking part in
  Child Protection Day are affirming their commitment to making this
  ideal a reality for every young Texan; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize Child Protection Day at the State
  Capitol on April 1, 2015, and commend the organizations and
  individuals in attendance today for their meaningful contributions
  to the well-being of children in our state.
 
  Martinez Fischer
 
 
Straus González Paddie
 
Allen Guerra Parker
 
Alonzo Guillen Paul
 
Alvarado Gutierrez Peña
 
Anchia Harless Phelan
 
Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phillips
 
Anderson of McLennan Herrero Pickett
 
Ashby Howard Price
 
Aycock Huberty Raney
 
Bell Hughes Raymond
 
Bernal Hunter Reynolds
 
Blanco Isaac Riddle
 
Bohac Israel Rinaldi
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Keffer Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Keough Rose
 
Burrows King of Hemphill Sanford
 
Button King of Parker Schaefer
 
Canales King of Taylor Schofield
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Schubert
 
Clardy Klick Shaheen
 
Coleman Koop Sheets
 
Collier Krause Sheffield
 
Cook Kuempel Simmons
 
Craddick Landgraf Simpson
 
Crownover Larson Smith
 
Cyrier Laubenberg Smithee
 
Dale Leach Spitzer
 
Darby Longoria Springer
 
Davis of Dallas Lozano Stephenson
 
Davis of Harris Lucio III Stickland
 
Deshotel Márquez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Dukes Martinez Thompson of Harris
 
Dutton Martinez Fischer Tinderholt
 
Elkins McClendon Turner of Collin
 
Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Harris
 
Fallon Meyer Turner of Tarrant
 
Farias Miles VanDeaver
 
Farney Miller of Comal Villalba
 
Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Vo
 
Fletcher Moody Walle
 
Flynn Morrison White of Bell
 
Frank Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
 
Frullo Murphy Workman
 
Galindo Murr Wray
 
Geren Naishtat Wu
 
Giddings Nevárez Zedler
 
Goldman Oliveira Zerwas
 
Gonzales Otto
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1714 was adopted by the House on April
  1, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House