TITLE: Commemorating Father's Day 2011 and honoring all fathers.

SUMMARY: Commemorating Father's Day 2011 and honoring all fathers.

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WHEREAS, Around the world, people have set aside a day each year to honor the institution of fatherhood, and on June 19, 2011, Texans and all Americans will join in celebrating Father's Day in the United States; and WHEREAS, On this day we recognize fathers for instilling in their children the confidence needed to meet the responsibilities of adulthood; we salute the men who devoted themselves to the well-being of their sons and daughters and, in the process, modeled for their children guidance, forgiveness, compassion, and affection; and WHEREAS, Fathers show their children how to try their best, how to be an individual, and how to stand up for what is right; fathers model for their sons what it is to be a man, and they teach both their sons and daughters to never settle for less than their dreams; these indispensable values help shape the lives of future generations long after they are imparted, and in this way the selfless acts of fathers last forever; and WHEREAS, Fatherhood encompasses a tremendous range of challenges, opportunities, frustrations, and joys, and the ultimate rewards, intangible though they may be, are among life's most meaningful and enduring; all fathers share a powerful bond in the love they have for their children, and this love enriches our world beyond measure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate Father's Day 2011, honor all men who are fathers, and pay tribute to those fathers who have passed on but endure in the memories of their loved ones. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 602 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House