Bill Text: TX SR424 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Pregnancy Resource Centers in Texas.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-26 - Again read [SR424 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR424-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize the Pregnancy Resource Centers in this state, which | ||
| offer counseling and other services to women facing unexpected | ||
| pregnancy; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Pregnancy Resource Centers offer free or low-cost | ||
| pregnancy tests and sonograms, emotional support, and education | ||
| and work in conjunction with maternity homes and adoption centers | ||
| to provide options for pregnant women; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Dedicated to meeting both the immediate and the | ||
| long-term needs of their clients, the centers offer a variety of | ||
| classes to ensure that potential mothers-to-be have important | ||
| life skills that help women of all ages and backgrounds realize | ||
| their full potential as mothers and as productive members of | ||
| society; courses include parenting, budget keeping, and in some | ||
| locations, English as a Second Language; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Pregnancy Resource Centers play a unique role in | ||
| Texas and around the country; the centers provide a place of | ||
| contemplation for women considering the possibility of | ||
| motherhood and emphasize the need for education and mindful | ||
| decision making; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, | ||
| 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize the founders, staff, and | ||
| volunteers of Pregnancy Resource Centers across the state for the | ||
| services they provide to women facing unexpected pregnancy; and, | ||
| be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Nelson | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 18, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
