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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join Texans from across the state in observing February 7, 2017, |
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as Child Protection and Home Visiting Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Child abuse is a serious problem in Texas; in 2015 |
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alone, there were more than 270,000 reports of abuse and neglect, |
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with more than 66,000 children confirmed as victims; in addition, |
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171 children died as a result of abuse and neglect; and |
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WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect carry significant |
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consequences, including mental illness, substance abuse, |
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developmental delays, academic underachievement, teen |
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pregnancy, and criminal activity; the monetary costs of these |
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problems and lost productivity are estimated to exceed $14 |
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billion in Texas each year; and |
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WHEREAS, There are many outstanding organizations |
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committed to battling child abuse and neglect across the state, |
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including the Child Protection Round Table and the Home Visiting |
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Consortium; and |
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WHEREAS, Successfully defending children from abuse and |
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neglect depends on investments in evidence-based prevention from |
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all sources; it is also vital that citizens everywhere support |
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and encourage parents and caregivers to raise children in a safe |
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and nurturing environment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby encourage all citizens and officials to |
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advocate for the safety of children and commend all who are |
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participating in Child Protection and Home Visiting Day at the |
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State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this important occasion. |
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Perry |
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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 7, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |