In order to further clarify the Church Teaching on end-of-life issues, we have put together a document that discusses the dignity of dying, appropriate medical treatment, physician responsibility, and modern society and technology. To view this resource on Teaching on End-of-Life issues, click here. We are also pleased to report that Senator Deuell and Representative Delisi have come together on Advance Directives. Senator Deuell has substituted Representative Delisi's CSHB 3474 for his SB 439 and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted out Senator Deuell's CSSB 439 with no dissenting votes. We are now supporting both CSSB 439 and CSHB 3474, and we look forward to both bills moving out of their respective chambers! This topic is complex and emotional for everyone because it requires us all to face our own mortality and that of our loved ones. Some may not understand the medical and ethical issues involved. Dr. Marcella Colbert, Director of Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston published an article several years ago outlining the issues. We encourage the lay faithful to read it to better understand the position of the Bishops.