H.R. No. 291
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Petra Deeter has made a positive impact in many
lives as the founder of the Victim to Hero Institute; and
WHEREAS, A survivor of child abuse and domestic violence,
Dr. Deeter established the institute to empower other victims and
survivors of trauma and psychological abuse; in addition, the
organization advocates for legal reforms to address these issues;
and
WHEREAS, The institute provides trauma-informed education,
resources, and support programs; moreover, it works to raise
awareness of topics such as parental alienation, which involves
behaviors often found in high-conflict divorce and custody
situations; these can include speaking negatively about a parent to
a child or in their presence, interfering with communication and
visitation, and discussing inappropriate information to damage the
parent-child bond; and
WHEREAS, To advance understanding of dysfunctional family
dynamics, the institute conducts extensive research; it has
interviewed hundreds of parents and adult children who are
survivors of family dysfunction; all team members have experienced
these issues themselves and bring sincere empathy to their efforts;
and
WHEREAS, Petra Deeter has demonstrated an exceptional
commitment to helping victims of parental alienation and unhealed
childhood trauma, and it is indeed a pleasure to acknowledge her
endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Petra Deeter for her contributions as
founder of the Victim to Hero Institute and extend to her sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Deeter as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 291 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House