Recognizing May 2025 as Women's Health Month.

89(R) HR 1297 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1297

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Women's Health Month is being observed in May 2025

to call attention to the unique health challenges that women face;

and

WHEREAS, Women are disproportionately impacted by health

issues such as reproductive disorders and breast, cervical, and

ovarian cancers; the prevalence of these conditions highlights the

importance of providing women with equitable access to preventative

care, treatment, and support systems; between 1995 and 2020, Texas

was home to more than 200,000 breast cancer survivors, and many of

these resilient women benefited from early detection, advancements

in treatment, and community advocacy; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, the State of Texas has invested

millions of dollars in women's health initiatives, including the

Family Planning Program, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

program, and Healthy Texas Women; these historic funding

achievements have made a meaningful impact in the lives of

countless women across the state, and they have helped to expand

access to health care in rural communities and underserved urban

areas; in addition, the state created the Sexual Assault Survivors'

Task Force to support vulnerable women; and

WHEREAS, More work remains to be done to ensure that women

have access to the care they need, and the observance of Women's

Health Month serves as a means of focusing attention on the vital

research and resources that can help improve health outcomes for

women of all backgrounds; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby recognize May 2025 as Women's Health Month and

encourage all women in Texas to prioritize their physical, mental,

and emotional well-being.

Howard

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1297 was adopted by the House on May

29, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House