http://www.elliscountypress.com/news/132/ARTICLE/5576/2010-01-14.htmlWAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners declared the week of Jan.17 through 24, as Sanctity of Human Life Week in Ellis County.
"The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court wishes to remind their constituents that our country was founded on the principle that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life and that each of our citizens has value and worth," said County Judge Carol Bush, reading from her proclamation.
Donna Young, executive director of the Women’s Resource Center, addressed the Court.
"I am here representing the Women’s Resource Center," said Young, noting President Ronald Reagan was the first to proclaim National Sanctity of Life Day on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
"We are celebrating our 15th year of service to our citizens, with no government funding or expense to our cities or cou-nty."
Young said the organization has two centers, one in Waxahachie and one in Ennis. In 2009, services provided were up 50 to 75 percent when compared to 2008.
"We served 637 mothers and their families, with 2800 client visits and 600 pregnancy tests," she said.
"No one was turned away because of funding. Often, they come in for a pregnancy test first, and we are able to provide peer counseling, information on the procedures and risks of abortion, adoption and parenting information, support for those who are pregnant and parenting children up to age two, and abortion recovery support."
"Thank you so much for the invaluable services you provide to this community," Bush said.
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