By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 475 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Throughout our nation's history, freedom of the 1-3 press and the right to express our ideas without fear of repression 1-4 have been among our most cherished privileges; and 1-5 WHEREAS, For the past 100 years, Texas Press Women has 1-6 been among the most vigilant watchdogs for these venerated rights, 1-7 and the Texas Senate is proud to recognize this outstanding 1-8 organization on its centennial; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Over the years, Texas Press Women has assumed a 1-10 leadership role in this state; in 1915, it lobbied energetically 1-11 for a compulsory education bill; it was instrumental in establishing 1-12 the School of Journalism at The University of Texas; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The second oldest organization of women in this 1-14 state, Texas Press Women is a respected and professional 1-15 organization; its determined efforts helped to abolish child labor 1-16 iniquity, secure passage of the suffrage amendment, and found a 1-17 state library and Texas Historical Center; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During World War II, this eminent group helped 1-19 achieve the formation of the "Women's Army" with prominent press 1-20 woman Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby as its leader; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In 1984, Texas Press Women pledged to try to get 1-22 the legislature to strengthen Texas' open meetings law and called 1-23 on all members to act to support the Freedom of Information Act; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, Texas Press Women has the distinction of being 2-3 one of five original members of the Freedom of Information Media 2-4 Coalition, a group that is a watchdog for open records and open 2-5 meetings legislation; and 2-6 WHEREAS, During this past century, Texas Press Women has 2-7 succeeded admirably in safeguarding our rights and privileges as 2-8 citizens and is most worthy of legislative recognition; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 73rd Legislature, hereby commend and applaud the Texas Press Women 2-12 for its 100 years of meritorious service; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-14 the Texas Press Women as an expression of best wishes from the 2-15 Texas Senate. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the 2-19 above Resolution was adopted by 2-20 the Senate on March 23, 1993. 2-21 _____________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate