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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the American Warrior Association in recognizing May 14, |
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2025, as Texas Moral Injury Awareness Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Moral injury is defined as emotional damage |
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inflicted on the conscience or moral compass of an individual who |
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perpetrated, witnessed, or failed to prevent acts that |
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transgress one's moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of |
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conduct; and |
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WHEREAS, Based in Fort Worth, the American Warrior |
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Association has made a bold and historic effort to address moral |
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injury and overall wellness through the launch of a |
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public-private partnership called "R3: Respond. Restore. |
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Resolve."; and |
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WHEREAS, By integrating emotional, physical, and |
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spiritual support, the R3 program provides a comprehensive and |
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holistic approach to healing for those who selflessly serve in |
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the line of duty, including military members, veterans, and first |
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responders; and |
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WHEREAS, The American Warrior Association offers a wide |
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array of support services with the goal to honor and improve the |
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well-being of our nation's heroes, which also aligns with R3's |
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mission to heal, support, and foster resilience in those affected |
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by moral injury; and |
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WHEREAS, The R3 program provides access to critical tools |
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and resources through training, culturally competent counseling, |
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and access to non-clinical preventative care designed to reduce |
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stigma and strengthen service members' ability to de-escalate |
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situations and process trauma; this vital initiative allows the |
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American Warrior Association to promote a healthier first |
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responder and veteran workforce in our state, which leads to |
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improved wellness, lower absenteeism, and stronger community |
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ties; and |
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WHEREAS, Designed for scalability, the R3 program is the |
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first of its kind, and the association plans to expand its |
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innovative model throughout the state and ultimately across the |
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nation; this exemplary program serves as a model to support those |
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who uphold the safety and security of our communities, and it is |
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indeed fitting that a day be set aside to raise awareness about |
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this important issue; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize May 14, 2025, as Texas Moral Injury |
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Awareness Day and commend all who contribute to the mission of |
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the American Warrior Association for their outstanding efforts |
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to serve our nation's first responders, veterans, and military |
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service members; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |