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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join Texans across the state in celebrating February 14, 2017, |
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as Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence is a nationally |
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recognized leader in the efforts to end family violence through |
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organizational partnerships, advocacy, and direct services for |
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women, children, and men; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1978, the Texas Council on Family |
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Violence is a nonprofit coalition of organizations and individuals |
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united in an effort to promote safe and healthy relationships; and |
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WHEREAS, The council offers education, training, and |
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technical assistance to support service providers for victims |
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of family violence, facilitates strategic prevention efforts, |
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and works to influence public policy as a unified voice before |
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the Texas Legislature; 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 countless citizens throughout |
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the state, and it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to |
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recognize its many achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council on Family Violence |
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on its exemplary efforts to end domestic violence and extend to |
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its members best wishes for a productive and memorable Texas |
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Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and, 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 February 14, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |