87S30257 BHH-D
 
  By: Hull H.C.R. No. 8
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Domestic violence inflicts a heavy toll of physical,
  emotional, and psychological damage in our communities, and the
  observance of Domestic Violence Survivors' Day serves as an
  opportunity to show support for those who are rebuilding their
  lives after suffering abuse; and
         WHEREAS, According to a survey published by the Centers for
  Disease Control and Prevention, one in every four women and one in
  every nine men have experienced some form of severe domestic
  violence, including physical violence, sexual violence, or
  stalking, and such incidents account for 15 percent of all violent
  crime; moreover, domestic violence is linked to higher rates of
  depression and suicidal behavior; and
         WHEREAS, Domestic abuse can go beyond physical assault to
  encompass psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse; the CDC
  survey found that nearly half of all adults in the United States
  have experienced psychologically aggressive behavior by an
  intimate partner, and abusive and controlling behaviors often
  escalate over time; and
         WHEREAS, The effort to focus greater public attention on this
  urgent health care issue has extended over several decades; the
  National Coalition Against Domestic Violence held the initial Day
  of Unity observance in October 1981, and the scope of the event
  expanded in the years that followed; Domestic Violence Awareness
  Month was first recognized in October 1987, and that same year the
  first national toll-free hotline for victims of domestic violence
  was established; Congress officially designated the month in 1989;
  and
         WHEREAS, These observances help to unite advocates in their
  efforts to end domestic violence and to educate the public and
  policymakers about its prevalence and its devastating impact;
  perhaps most importantly, the events serve as a means to tell the
  stories of those who have experienced abuse, to share the inspiring
  narratives of survivors, and to provide support to those who are in
  the process of healing; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  3rd Called Session, hereby designate the third Monday in October as
  Domestic Violence Survivors' Day; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
  391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
  until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
  passed by the legislature.