WHEREAS the United States Supreme Court's tragic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision has resulted in the deaths of more than 44 million unborn children and has opened the door to further attacks on defenseless human life in the form of infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia; and
WHEREAS the successful efforts to return legal protection to vulnerable innocent people is more visible and effective than ever, thanks to grassroots pro-lifers who refuse to remain silent in the face of injustice and cruelty; and
WHEREAS countless unborn babies and vulnerable people are alive because of the selfless work of millions of grassroots volunteers; and
WHEREAS the strength of the pro-life movement has always been and remains the result of continuous, steadfast effort of unsung grassroots volunteers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the National Right to Life Board of Directors, sitting in Arlington, Virginia, on June 30, 2004, recognizes with deep appreciation the invaluable work of these dedicated pro-life volunteers and extends to these grassroots champions its heart-felt gratitude for the talents and resources they have extended on behalf of innocent, vulnerable human life.