STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

HOUSE
RESOLUTION 1003	By:	Reynolds

AS INTRODUCED

A Resolution recognizing February 9, 2011, as Rose Day 2011 at the State Capitol; commending all citizens who have come to the Capitol in recognition of Rose Day.

WHEREAS, one of the great hallmarks of our American form of government is the right of our citizens to express their opinions on matters of great import to their elected officials; and
WHEREAS, all members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives greatly esteem and respect this right of the citizens to give their considered input and insight to elected members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, who are solemnly charged with crafting legislation for the people as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the right to life of the unborn is one of the great public-policy issues of our day, both for the American people and for Oklahomans, of whatever political philosophy or persuasion; and
WHEREAS, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives affirm that all human life is sacred from the point of conception; and
WHEREAS, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives oppose President Barack Obama’s stance on forcing physicians to perform abortions against their consciences; and
WHEREAS, on Rose Day 2011, hundreds of our fellow Oklahomans took time out of their busy lives to come to their State Capitol, to make a public statement, respecting the sanctity of human life, and the worth of every unborn individual, and to speak with their elected officials; and
WHEREAS, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives greatly appreciate the heartfelt involvement of these committed Oklahoma citizens, both young and old, male and female.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT Wednesday, February 9, 2011, is hereby recognized by the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the State of Oklahoma as Rose Day 2011.

53-1-5285	AM	11/29/10