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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Pregnancy Resource Centers in this state, which |
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offer counseling and other services to women facing unexpected |
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pregnancy; and |
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WHEREAS, Pregnancy Resource Centers offer free or low-cost |
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pregnancy tests and sonograms, emotional support, and education |
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and work in conjunction with maternity homes and adoption centers |
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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 |
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life skills that help women of all ages and backgrounds realize |
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their full potential as mothers and as productive members of |
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society; courses include parenting, budget keeping, and in some |
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locations, 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 |
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motherhood and emphasize the need for education and mindful |
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decision making; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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84th Legislature, hereby recognize the founders, staff, and |
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volunteers of Pregnancy Resource Centers across the state for the |
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services they provide to women facing unexpected pregnancy and |
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welcome those who are visiting the Capitol on February 23, 2015; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of high regard 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 February 9, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |