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      H.C.R. No. 29       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Texans of all ages benefit from the work of   counseling professionals, and the designation of April as   Counseling Awareness Month serves as a fitting means to honor those   who dedicate themselves to this important calling; and          WHEREAS, Professional counselors provide a wide range of   services to help people overcome mental health challenges and live   healthier and more productive lives; they currently make up the   largest group of mental health providers in the state, with more   than 13,000 Certified School Counselors and 34,000 Licensed   Professional Counselors and LPC Associates; and          WHEREAS, Individuals can access professional counseling   services through educational institutions, mental health agencies,   community organizations, hospitals, rehabilitation centers,   private practices, and other settings; and          WHEREAS, By empowering people to address their   social-emotional needs and achieve their goals, professional   counselors play a vital role in strengthening our communities, and   the official designation of Counseling Awareness Month helps to   promote a better understanding of their essential contributions;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate April as Counseling 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.     Lopez of Cameron   Hull   Ordaz   Romero   Garcia Hernandez   Morales of Maverick   Plesa       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 29 was adopted by the House on April   24, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 127, Nays 17, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 29 was adopted by the Senate on May   9, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor