SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join citizens across the state in recognizing February 15, 2021,
  as Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, A nationally recognized nonprofit coalition and a
  leader in the effort to end family violence, the Texas Council on
  Family Violence is dedicated to creating safer communities and to
  helping those affected by family violence; and
         WHEREAS, The council seeks to promote safe and healthy
  relationships and offers education, training, and technical
  assistance for those who provide support services for victims of
  family violence; the council also facilitates strategic
  prevention efforts and provides an influential voice on public
  policy regarding domestic violence victims; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout the past year, the council has focused
  on the new challenges and needs of family violence victims due to
  the COVID-19 pandemic; during the pandemic, more than 80 percent
  of victims of family violence have reported increased difficulty
  in relationships, and the reports of family violence to law
  enforcement have increased by nearly nine percent; resource
  agencies have responded by significantly bolstering virtual and
  telephone services and by transforming shelters to accommodate
  social distancing and the increased number of citizens in need of
  assistance; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence plays a vital
  role in supporting and advocating for those affected by family
  violence; the council has made a profound difference in the lives
  of countless individuals, and it is truly fitting that a day be
  set aside to honor the council's invaluable service on behalf of
  vulnerable Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council on Family Violence
  on its exemplary efforts to end family violence and extend to its
  members best wishes for a rewarding Texas Council on Family
  Violence Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Nelson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 23, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate