WHEREAS, one of the great hallmarks of our American form of government is the right of our citizens to express their opinions on matters of great import to their elected officials; and

WHEREAS, all members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives greatly esteem and respect this right of the citizens to give their considered input and insight to elected members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, who are solemnly charged with crafting legislation for the people as a whole; and

WHEREAS, the right to life of the unborn is one of the great public policy issues of our day, both for the American people and for Oklahomans of whatever political philosophy or persuasion; and

WHEREAS, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives affirm that all human life is sacred from the point of conception; and

WHEREAS, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have led the nation in adopting legislation to defend unborn children; and

WHEREAS, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives oppose any policy that would require citizens to pay for abortions through their taxpayer dollars or medical insurance premiums; and

WHEREAS, Oklahoma will continue to lead the nation in the introduction and enactment of legislation to protect unborn children; and

WHEREAS, on Rose Day 2022, hundreds of our fellow Oklahomans will take time out of their busy lives to come to their State Capitol to make a public statement respecting the sanctity of human life and the worth of every unborn individual and to speak with their elected officials; and

WHEREAS, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives greatly appreciate the heartfelt involvement of these committed Oklahoma citizens, both young and old, male and female.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 58TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT Wednesday, February 16, 2022, is hereby recognized by the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the State of Oklahoma as Rose Day 2022.

THAT Rose Day will be a reminder to all members of the House of Representatives that the fight to save the unborn will continue until legal protection for the lives of unborn children has been restored.