TITLE: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and recognizing the critical importance of continued access to a safe and legal abortion.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and recognizing the critical importance of continued access to a safe and legal abortion.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade confirmed that the constitution protects every woman's ability to make her own personal medical decisions, without the interference of politicians; and WHEREAS, Reproductive health is a vital component of women's overall health, and reproductive freedom is equally vital to women's safety and well-being; and WHEREAS, Women need access to a range of safe, affordable reproductive health care services throughout life, including cancer and sexually transmitted infection screenings, contraceptive services, abortion care, prenatal care, and labor and delivery services; and WHEREAS, The federal government recognizes that health care is essential to protect the ability of individuals to fully participate in their family, community, and society, and in order to support people in achieving that goal, the government partially or fully subsidizes health insurance and health care services for individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria; and WHEREAS, It is the public health goal of the State of Texas to enhance the health of all citizens, including women of all ages, and to strengthen individuals and families by encouraging and promoting access to comprehensive family planning services; and WHEREAS, For 40 years, Roe v. Wade has established women's rights to make medical choices for themselves and has strengthened the ability of women's doctors to make medical decisions based on their best judgment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade and recognize the critical importance of continued access to a safe and legal abortion.