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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Petra Deeter has made a positive impact in many |
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lives as the founder of the Victim to Hero Institute; and |
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WHEREAS, A survivor of child abuse and domestic violence, |
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Dr. Deeter established the institute to empower other victims and |
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survivors of trauma and psychological abuse; in addition, the |
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organization advocates for legal reforms to address these issues; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The institute provides trauma-informed education, |
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resources, and support programs; moreover, it works to raise |
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awareness of topics such as parental alienation, which involves |
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behaviors often found in high-conflict divorce and custody |
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situations; these can include speaking negatively about a parent to |
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a child or in their presence, interfering with communication and |
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visitation, and discussing inappropriate information to damage the |
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parent-child bond; and |
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WHEREAS, To advance understanding of dysfunctional family |
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dynamics, the institute conducts extensive research; it has |
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interviewed hundreds of parents and adult children who are |
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survivors of family dysfunction; all team members have experienced |
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these issues themselves and bring sincere empathy to their efforts; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Petra Deeter has demonstrated an exceptional |
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commitment to helping victims of parental alienation and unhealed |
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childhood trauma, and it is indeed a pleasure to acknowledge her |
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endeavors; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Petra Deeter for her contributions as |
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founder of the Victim to Hero Institute and extend to her sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Deeter as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |