HCR 12

H.C.R. No. 12
  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The designation of September as Deaf Awareness Month
  serves as a fitting means to promote better understanding and to
  encourage greater support of individuals who are deaf or hard of
  hearing; and
         WHEREAS, The International Day of the Deaf was first
  celebrated in 1958, and it later expanded to become a weeklong
  commemoration of the first World Congress of the World Federation
  of the Deaf, which took place in Rome in September 1951; Deaf
  Awareness Month was established in 1996 through the efforts of the
  National Association of the Deaf; in the years since, deaf and hard
  of hearing communities across the United States have marked the
  occasion by celebrating the essential role that its members play in
  society and by focusing attention on their experiences and
  achievements; and
         WHEREAS, Texas is home to millions of individuals from
  diverse backgrounds who are deaf or hard of hearing, and the members
  of this unique cultural group share a rich and colorful history as
  well as deep social connections; they often communicate through
  visual methods, such as American Sign Language, written
  communication, and lipreading, and they may use technologies such
  as hearing aids, cochlear implants, video relay services, and
  closed captions; and
         WHEREAS, Government agencies such as the Texas Health and
  Human Services Commission offer a variety of programs to support
  citizens of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing, including
  communication services for events, educational initiatives,
  interpreter training and certification, telecommunications
  assistance, and tuition waivers; moreover, advocates for the deaf
  and hard of hearing community are working to expand access to vital
  resources and assistance and are dedicated to reducing stigma
  related to deafness and hearing loss; and
         WHEREAS, Deaf Awareness Month provides a welcome opportunity
  to educate the public about issues that impact Texans who are deaf
  or hard of hearing and to celebrate the many contributions they have
  made to the vibrancy and prosperity of the Lone Star State; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate September as Deaf Awareness Month; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of
  Section 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in
  effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is
  finally passed by the legislature.
  Leo Wilson
  Flores
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     President of the Senate
  Speaker of the House     
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on May
  1, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 138, Nays 2, 3 present, not
  voting.
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  Chief Clerk of the House   
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the Senate on May
  9, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
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                Governor