Recognizing May 14, 2025, as Texas Moral Injury Awareness Day.

89(R) SR 518 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 518

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join

the American Warrior Association in recognizing May 14, 2025, as

Texas Moral Injury Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, Moral injury is defined as emotional damage

inflicted on the conscience or moral compass of an individual who

perpetrated, witnessed, or failed to prevent acts that transgress

one's moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of conduct; and

WHEREAS, Based in Fort Worth, the American Warrior

Association has made a bold and historic effort to address moral

injury and overall wellness through the launch of a public-private

partnership called "R3: Respond. Restore. Resolve."; and

WHEREAS, By integrating emotional, physical, and spiritual

support, the R3 program provides a comprehensive and holistic

approach to healing for those who selflessly serve in the line of

duty, including military members, veterans, and first responders;

and

WHEREAS, The American Warrior Association offers a wide array

of support services with the goal to honor and improve the

well-being of our nation's heroes, which also aligns with R3's

mission to heal, support, and foster resilience in those affected by

moral injury; and

WHEREAS, The R3 program provides access to critical tools and

resources through training, culturally competent counseling, and

access to non-clinical preventative care designed to reduce stigma

and strengthen service members' ability to de-escalate situations

and process trauma; this vital initiative allows the American

Warrior Association to promote a healthier first responder and

veteran workforce in our state, which leads to improved wellness,

lower absenteeism, and stronger community ties; and

WHEREAS, Designed for scalability, the R3 program is the

first of its kind, and the association plans to expand its

innovative model throughout the state and ultimately across the

nation; this exemplary program serves as a model to support those

who uphold the safety and security of our communities, and it is

indeed fitting that a day be set aside to raise awareness about

this important issue; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby recognize May 14, 2025, as Texas Moral Injury

Awareness Day and commend all who contribute to the mission of the

American Warrior Association for their outstanding efforts to serve

our nation's first responders, veterans, and military service

members; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the

association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hancock

Alvarado

Hagenbuch

Middleton

Bettencourt

Hall

Miles

Birdwell

Hinojosa of Hidalgo

Nichols

Blanco

Hinojosa of Nueces

Parker

Campbell

Huffman

Paxton

Cook

Hughes

Perry

Creighton

Johnson

Schwertner

Eckhardt

King

Sparks

Flores

Kolkhorst

West

Gutierrez

Menéndez

Zaffirini

Patrick, President of the Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 14, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate