On a day that will be etched in my memory for years to come, I had the honor of sitting in the United States Senate gallery as Senator Ted Cruz of Texas introduced a joint resolution to designate June as Life Month. His words rang out with clarity, conviction, and deep compassion, marking a defining moment for the pro-life movement and reminding all Americans of the responsibility we bear to protect the most vulnerable among us.
“To honor the dignity of every human life and to thank those who protect the most vulnerable,” Senator Cruz declared — a line that perfectly encapsulates what so many of us have worked toward for decades. His resolution comes not only as a bold legislative gesture but also as a powerful moral statement, recognizing the sacredness of life and the tireless efforts of countless individuals who serve pregnant mothers, unborn children, and families in crisis.
Honoring a monumental anniversary
June 2025 marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, a ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and returned the authority to protect unborn children back to the American people through their elected representatives. That decision corrected a grave constitutional error that had cost the lives of over 60 million children and wrongly stripped states of their duty to defend innocent human life.
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For many of us in the pro-life movement, Dobbs was the culmination of decades of advocacy, education, and prayer. But it was also the beginning of a new phase — one where the need for public courage, compassionate outreach, and legislative leadership is greater than ever. That’s why Senator Cruz’s resolution is so timely: it serves as both a commemoration and a call to action.
Recognizing the heart of the movement: Pregnancy help centers
One of the most poignant moments during Senator Cruz’s address came when he recognized the work of the pregnancy help movement — those on the front lines offering care and hope to women facing unexpected pregnancies.
“Walk into any pregnancy resource center in the country, and you will see these values in action: volunteers counseling scared young mothers, shelves stocked with diapers and baby clothes and supplies, medical care offered without a dime of government funding,” Cruz said.
As someone who has volunteered in this movement since I was young, I can testify firsthand that these words are more than just rhetoric. They are a reality lived every day by selfless individuals who pour out their time and resources to offer women something better than abortion: real choices, real support, and real love.
These centers receive little public acknowledgment, yet they serve millions of women and families across the nation each year. In the face of vandalism, hostility, and regulatory attacks, their quiet perseverance speaks volumes about the pro-life movement’s true character.
Throughout his remarks, Senator Cruz spoke not just as a legislator but as a man of faith and conviction. He reminded us that, “Life is not an accident, and it is not a coincidence. It is a joy and a blessing from God. Life is the foundation of every other right we hold dear. Without it, there can be no liberty, no prosperity, no pursuit of happiness.”
These are not merely philosophical musings — they are the bedrock of America’s founding principles. The right to life is the most fundamental human right because it undergirds all others. It is impossible to defend human dignity, civil liberties, or economic justice if we do not first defend the right to simply exist.
This truth has often been ignored or derided in the halls of power, but on that day, it echoed in the United States Senate with boldness and moral clarity.
A nation recommitting to life
Senator Cruz’s resolution calls on our nation to “recommit to the American ideal that every single life has dignity.” In doing so, he affirms what the pro-life cause has always known: that America’s greatness lies not in its wealth or power, but in its reverence for life and liberty.
We pray that his fellow senators — regardless of party — will heed that call. The protection of innocent human life should not be a partisan issue. It is a matter of human rights, constitutional responsibility, and moral courage.
Too often, our culture encourages us to look away from the realities of abortion. But this resolution challenges us to face them — and to respond not with despair, but with hope, resolve, and unwavering commitment to the truth.
A personal reflection
As I watched Senator Cruz deliver these words from the Senate floor, I felt the weight of history and the hope of the future all at once. We have fought for decades to right the wrong of Roe v. Wade, and witnessing its reversal spoken of with such reverence in our nation’s most powerful legislative chamber was nothing short of profound.
It was a reminder that the fight for life is not in vain. That every march, every prayer, every conversation, and every diaper donated has made a difference. And that the story of America can still be one of redemption — if we have the courage to choose it.
We in the pro-life movement are not merely opposing abortion; we are building a culture of life. A culture where motherhood is supported, fatherhood is honored, and every child is welcomed into the world with love, not fear.
Looking ahead
June may soon be officially recognized as Life Month, but our work extends far beyond 30 days on a calendar. The resolution introduced by Senator Cruz is a beacon — calling us to remember what’s at stake and rededicate ourselves to the cause that has animated so many hearts for so long.
Let us use this moment to reach out to our neighbors, support our local pregnancy centers, advocate for life-affirming legislation, and pray for a true renewal of heart across this nation.
Because life is worth defending — always. And because every child, born and unborn, deserves to be seen, cherished, and protected.
LifeNews Note: Kelle Berry serves as the Next Level Manager at Heartbeat International, where she leads the Heartbeat’s center management solution, equipping pregnancy help centers with the tools they need to effectively serve women and families in their communities. She holds a degree in Information and Operations Management from Texas A&M University, where her passion for the pregnancy help movement began while counseling at a local pregnancy resource center. This column originally appeared at Pregnancy Help News.
