H.C.R. No. 52 Summary

• Recognizes the work of pregnancy resource centers and their impact on women, men, babies, and communities across Ohio and the United States.

• Notes that over 2,500 pregnancy resource centers in the United States and over 125 centers in Ohio provide comprehensive services including pregnancy tests, counseling, childbirth classes, ultrasounds, and adoption referrals.

• Expresses strong support for pregnancy resource centers and commends tens of thousands of volunteers and staff working in these organizations.

• Encourages Congress and federal and state agencies to provide pregnancy resource centers with assistance for medical equipment and pregnancy prevention education while protecting their religious integrity and mission.

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress members, Ohio's Congressional delegation, the Governor, and all pregnancy resource centers in Ohio.