83R5479 CBE-F
By: Farrar H.R. No. 171
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decision
in Roe v. Wade confirmed that the constitution protects every
woman's ability to make her own personal medical decisions, without
the interference of politicians; and
WHEREAS, Reproductive health is a vital component of women's
overall health, and reproductive freedom is equally vital to
women's safety and well-being; and
WHEREAS, Women need access to a range of safe, affordable
reproductive health care services throughout life, including
cancer and sexually transmitted infection screenings,
contraceptive services, abortion care, prenatal care, and labor and
delivery services; and
WHEREAS, The federal government recognizes that health care
is essential to protect the ability of individuals to fully
participate in their family, community, and society, and in order
to support people in achieving that goal, the government partially
or fully subsidizes health insurance and health care services for
individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria; and
WHEREAS, It is the public health goal of the State of Texas to
enhance the health of all citizens, including women of all ages, and
to strengthen individuals and families by encouraging and promoting
access to comprehensive family planning services; and
WHEREAS, For 40 years, Roe v. Wade has established women's
rights to make medical choices for themselves and has strengthened
the ability of women's doctors to make medical decisions based on
their best judgment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the landmark
U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade and recognize the
critical importance of continued access to a safe and legal
abortion.