SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans across the state in celebrating February 14, 2017,
as Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence is a nationally
recognized leader in the efforts to end family violence through
organizational partnerships, advocacy, and direct services for
women, children, and men; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1978, the Texas Council on Family
Violence is a nonprofit coalition of organizations and individuals
united in an effort to promote safe and healthy relationships; and
WHEREAS, The council offers education, training, and
technical assistance to support service providers for victims
of family violence, facilitates strategic prevention efforts,
and works to influence public policy as a unified voice before
the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence has had a
profound impact on the lives of countless citizens throughout
the state, and it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to
recognize its many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council on Family Violence
on its exemplary efforts to end domestic violence and extend to
its members best wishes for a productive and memorable Texas
Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate