SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens across the state in recognizing February 15, 2021,
as Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A nationally recognized nonprofit coalition and a
leader in the effort to end family violence, the Texas Council on
Family Violence is dedicated to creating safer communities and to
helping those affected by family violence; and
WHEREAS, The council seeks to promote safe and healthy
relationships and offers education, training, and technical
assistance for those who provide support services for victims of
family violence; the council also facilitates strategic
prevention efforts and provides an influential voice on public
policy regarding domestic violence victims; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the past year, the council has focused
on the new challenges and needs of family violence victims due to
the COVID-19 pandemic; during the pandemic, more than 80 percent
of victims of family violence have reported increased difficulty
in relationships, and the reports of family violence to law
enforcement have increased by nearly nine percent; resource
agencies have responded by significantly bolstering virtual and
telephone services and by transforming shelters to accommodate
social distancing and the increased number of citizens in need of
assistance; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence plays a vital
role in supporting and advocating for those affected by family
violence; the council has made a profound difference in the lives
of countless individuals, and it is truly fitting that a day be
set aside to honor the council's invaluable service on behalf of
vulnerable Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council on Family Violence
on its exemplary efforts to end family violence and extend to its
members best wishes for a rewarding 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 23, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate