SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 583

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Bikers Against Child Abuse, Incorporated, for its outstanding work in creating safer environments for abused children and to join the organization in celebrating Heroes Day; and

WHEREAS, Bikers Against Child Abuse, also known as B.A.C.A., is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating the fears of abused children by providing them with physical and emotional support when they feel the most vulnerable; and

WHEREAS, B.A.C.A. members work with local and state authorities and with mental health professionals to try to reduce the trauma experienced by abused children; and

WHEREAS, The boys and girls who have faced the suffering and distress of child abuse consistently demonstrate heroism, and B.A.C.A. members take great pride in helping them work to achieve the rewards offered by a healthy life; and

WHEREAS, These young heroes are truly deserving of special recognition for their determination and bravery in facing their trauma; it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to pay tribute to their courageous efforts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the members of Bikers Against Child Abuse, Incorporated, on their exceptional work with abused children and join them in honoring the courageous victims of abuse by celebrating April 28, 2019, as B.A.C.A. Heroes Day; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate