88R32478 BK-F
By: Hughes, et al. S.R. No. 650
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Council for Life has
served as a source of compassionate guidance to individuals who are
navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Council for Life was founded by a group of
11 women, Ann Carruth, Judy Ferguson, Elaine Harman, Bette Hoag,
Sue Justice, Suzanne Nash, Sarah Perot, Janet Quisenberry, Kim
Rozell, Jill G. Smith, and Lisa Troutt; the organization has since
grown to more than 1,500 members and raised over $12 million to
benefit more than 70 pro-life agencies, with funding going toward
pregnancy resource centers, adoption and foster care services,
maternity homes, post-abortion support and healing, parenting and
life skills education, youth and college mentoring, and other
life-affirming initiatives and agencies; and
WHEREAS, Council for Life's mission is to empower women, men,
and youth to make life-affirming choices; to that end, the
organization educates the community about the complex issues that
surround unplanned pregnancies and the many resources available to
mothers, babies, and families; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Council for Life has been
committed to its core values, endeavoring to educate the public but
not to legislate or take a political stance; Council for Life has
helped provide hope and healing to countless people in need, and the
organization's remarkable success is a testament to the dedication
of its members; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby honor Council for Life on its achievements and extend to all
those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Council for Life as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.