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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On May 11, 2025, sons and daughters across Texas and |
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the nation are joining in honoring the women who raised them and in |
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celebrating the fundamental and enduring institution of |
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motherhood; the Texas House of Representatives is commemorating the |
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occasion while in session, which provides a special opportunity to |
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recognize the significance of Mother's Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Motherhood is a calling marked by devotion, |
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resilience, sacrifice, and unconditional love, and it is through |
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the tireless efforts of mothers that generations of Texans have |
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been nurtured, guided, and empowered to lead lives of purpose and |
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service; and |
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WHEREAS, The annual commemoration of Mother's Day took root |
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in the years before the Civil War, and by 1912, many states, |
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communities, and churches across the country had begun to celebrate |
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the observance; President Woodrow Wilson created the national |
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holiday in 1914 by officially designating the second Sunday in May |
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as a "public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of |
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our country"; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives proudly |
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acknowledges the mothers among us--our colleagues who serve as |
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elected members of this legislative body and the dedicated staff |
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members whose tireless work sustains the operations of this |
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institution, all while fulfilling their responsibilities as |
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mothers; the Texas House also recognizes the mothers of the |
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legislators and staff, whose love and support have helped shape |
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those who serve the Lone Star State today; and |
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WHEREAS, Mothers play an indispensable role in the fabric of |
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our families, communities, and the great State of Texas, and it is |
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altogether fitting that the Texas House of Representatives pause to |
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honor and celebrate their profound contributions on this special |
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occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor all mothers in Texas and beyond on the |
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occasion of Mother's Day 2025; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That special recognition and appreciation be |
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extended to the mothers who are unable to be with their loved ones |
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on this day because of the vital work of the legislature; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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presented as a gift and tribute to mothers in gratitude of their |
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enduring love and sacrifice. |
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Wilson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1112 was adopted by the House on May |
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23, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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