H.R. No. 538
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  the many members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and
    1-3  their esteemed president, Beverly Kaufman; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Established in 1955, this 10,000-member federation
    1-5  is the second largest state organization in the National Federation
    1-6  of Republican Women; while Republican women's clubs had enjoyed a
    1-7  long tradition in Texas prior to the group's founding, it was in
    1-8  that pivotal year that clubs existed in 75 percent of the state's
    1-9  congressional districts, the requirement for federation; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, At the group's first convention, members laid the
   1-11  groundwork for the numerous successful fund-raising and political
   1-12  activities they conduct today; since then, members have gathered
   1-13  regularly for biennial conventions in cities throughout the state
   1-14  to carry out their important work; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A native Texan, current president Beverly Kaufman
   1-16  joined this highly regarded organization as a member of the Tejas
   1-17  Republican Women in 1970 and has twice served as its president,
   1-18  displaying the exceptional leadership, dedication, and experience
   1-19  that have earned her the respect and admiration of her peers; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, During her successful 23-year affiliation with the
   1-21  federation, she has demonstrated characteristic skill and
   1-22  versatility in a variety of demanding roles and has chaired and
   1-23  participated in a number of state convention committees; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, Reflecting her steadfast commitment to the
    2-1  democratic process, Mrs. Kaufman has served an impressive 17 times
    2-2  as a delegate to state and national conventions of the federation
    2-3  and was an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention
    2-4  in New Orleans in 1988; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, A former Volunteer of the Year, Mrs. Kaufman most
    2-6  recently served as delegate-at-large to the Republican National
    2-7  Convention in Houston in 1992 and was chosen as a presidential
    2-8  elector; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the federation,
   2-10  Mrs. Kaufman has been a valued administrative assistant for County
   2-11  Judge Jon Lindsay since 1975 and is a charter member of the Houston
   2-12  Professional Republican Women; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, she has been supported in
   2-14  all her endeavors by her husband, Al, a retired businessman, and
   2-15  her daughter, Vanessa; in her free time, this remarkable woman
   2-16  enjoys cooking, sewing, gardening, and fishing; and
   2-17        WHEREAS, The fine work of Mrs. Kaufman and the Texas
   2-18  Federation of Republican Women continues the proud tradition of
   2-19  informed participation in the political process that is essential
   2-20  to the vitality of our cherished democratic institutions; the
   2-21  outstanding efforts of Mrs. Kaufman and the many members of this
   2-22  valuable organization in this regard are indeed deserving of
   2-23  legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-24        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-25  Legislature hereby honor the members of the Texas Federation of
   2-26  Republican Women and their esteemed president, Beverly Kaufman, for
   2-27  their longstanding support of the political process; and, be it
    3-1  further
    3-2        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    3-3  for the organization and President Kaufman as an expression of high
    3-4  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.