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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 226
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In Memory |
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of |
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Christine Mae Blubaugh |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas recognizes the |
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victims of teenage dating violence and honors the memory of the |
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late Christine Mae Blubaugh of Grand Prairie, who tragically lost |
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her life at the age of 16 as a result of dating violence; and |
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WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and |
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Prevention, one in 11 female and one in 14 male high school |
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students report having experienced dating violence within the |
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last year; 26 percent of women and 15 percent of men who have been |
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victims of violence by an intimate partner, whether physical |
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violence, sexual violence, or stalking, first experienced dating |
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violence before the age of 18; and |
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WHEREAS, On March 25, 2000, Christine Blubaugh's life was |
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taken as a result of dating violence, and for the past 21 years, |
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her family and loved ones have tirelessly advocated the |
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importance of educating young people about the warning signs and |
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prevention of child abuse, family violence, and teen dating |
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violence; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is committed to the safety of the |
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state's young citizens, and in recognition of the need for public |
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awareness about the dangers and devastating consequences of |
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teenage dating violence, the Texas Legislature designated |
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February of 2021 as Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Christine Mae |
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Blubaugh and to all victims who have suffered as a result of |
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teenage dating violence and encourage citizens throughout the |
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state to help promote the awareness of this important issue; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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memory of Christine Blubaugh and in honor of the victims of |
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teenage dating violence. |
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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 April 13, 2021, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |