April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. This designation was established to say thank you to those who dedicate their time to the service of others. National Volunteer Appreciation Month also encompasses National Volunteer Week, which was created to motivate people to help others within their communities. As we join to say thank you to our…

April is National Donate Life Month. This month is dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to register as donors of organs, tissue, marrow, and blood. Donating is a generous act that saves thousands of lives annually. Transplanting organs and tissue are one of the greatest and most successful medical procedures in the history of medicine.…

The month of April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The State of Texas is working tirelessly to take preventive steps against sexual assault. One of the best ways to prevent it is by discussing it, which raises awareness. Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime, so we all must work together to raise awareness,…

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical term for Autism is autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is described as a group of…

During the 87th Regular Legislative Session, I introduced House Concurrent Resolution 46, which designates April as Beach Safety & Rip Current Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness of rip currents and beach safety. I want to take this opportunity to educate and spread awareness about beach safety. According to the…