H.R. No. 802
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Turning Point has made a positive impact in the
Dallas and Plano areas through its service to survivors of sexual
violence; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1982, The Turning Point provides
support to clients in the form of counseling, education, and
advocacy and works to promote broader social change with the goal of
preventing sexual violence, bullying, and sexual harassment; in
addition, the organization operates Courtney's Safe Place, a free
clinic that offers forensic exams, evidence collection, and other
resources for survivors in the aftermath of a sexual assault; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, The Turning Point conducted 472 forensic
exams, responded to nearly 1,700 crisis hotline calls, provided
4,000 counseling sessions, and accompanied hundreds of clients to
medical appointments and legal proceedings; the group also offers
educational programs for schools, colleges, and the wider
community; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, The Turning Point has helped
countless survivors on the path to hope and healing, and all those
associated with this outstanding organization are to be commended
for their commitment to addressing a vital community need; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor The Turning Point for its work in behalf of
survivors of sexual violence and extend to the organization sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for The Turning Point as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Plesa
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 802 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House