From the determined and courageous Amelia Earhart to the passionate and free-thinking Barbara Jordan, women have been trailblazing with grace and spirit for centuries in order to create a better and safer country for everyone.

But many women struggle every day against odds that are stacked against them. Approximately 1.3 million women are physically assaulted by an intimate partner each year in the United States. And in Texas, two women are killed by their intimate partners each week.

In recognition of Mother's Day, we believe that honoring the women in our lives will lead to healthier families and communities. Do you know women in your life who have the same outstanding qualities and characteristics as Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Lady Bird Johnson and Barbara Jordan?

Like the pioneering women who have come before them, women who have been victims of domestic violence find the strength and resilience to overcome obstacles to change their lives. Join us in honoring the women in your life and stand with the women who are trying to overcome domestic violence in their lives.