86R14924 KSM-F
By: Krause H.C.R. No. 84
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On January 22, 1973, the majority of the members of
the United States Supreme Court ruled, in Roe v. Wade, that abortion
was a right secured by the U.S. Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Since that fateful day, more than 58 million unborn
children have perished; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate January 22 as the Day of Tears and encourage the
citizens of the Lone Star State to lower their flags to half-staff
on that day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date that this resolution is
finally passed by the legislature.