TITLE: Recognizing February 14, 2017, as Texas Council on Family Violence Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 14, 2017, as Texas Council on Family Violence Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Texans across the state in celebrating February 14, 2017, as Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence is a nationally recognized leader in the efforts to end family violence through organizational partnerships, advocacy, and direct services for women, children, and men; and WHEREAS, Established in 1978, the Texas Council on Family Violence is a nonprofit coalition of organizations and individuals united in an effort to promote safe and healthy relationships; and WHEREAS, The council offers education, training, and technical assistance to support service providers for victims of family violence, facilitates strategic prevention efforts, and works to influence public policy as a unified voice before the Texas Legislature; and WHEREAS, The Texas Council on Family Violence has had a profound impact on the lives of countless citizens throughout the state, and it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to recognize its many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council on Family Violence on its exemplary efforts to end domestic violence and extend to its members best wishes for a productive and memorable Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2017.