H.R. No. 293
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes pride in
    1-2  honoring the ladies of the Magic Circle Republican Women's Club on
    1-3  the occasion of their visit to Austin for their Legislative Day on
    1-4  March 7, 1995; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Established in 1979, this outstanding organization
    1-6  of more than 500 members, including such notable and revered ladies
    1-7  as former first lady Barbara Bush, continues to succeed in
    1-8  educating and motivating women to participate effectively in the
    1-9  political process, thereby fostering a more informed electorate;
   1-10  and
   1-11        WHEREAS, The ladies of Magic Circle were eager to join with
   1-12  other organizations in welcoming delegates to the Republican
   1-13  National Convention in August 1992 and provided support in many
   1-14  capacities, including by hosting a gathering for the Arizona
   1-15  delegation as well as by serving individually as ambassadors to
   1-16  various state delegations and generally promoting Houston as a
   1-17  wonderful place to visit and conduct business; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The patriotic and civic-minded members of this
   1-19  organization value the precious rights that all Americans share and
   1-20  wish to convey their appreciation by encouraging all citizens to
   1-21  register to vote and become an active part of the political
   1-22  process; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, The ladies of Magic Circle have actively encouraged
   1-24  and supported members to run for state and local elected office;
    2-1  and
    2-2        WHEREAS, These public-spirited members actively campaigned
    2-3  for Beverly Woolley, who served as 1986 president of Magic Circle,
    2-4  was elected state representative from District 136, and now
    2-5  represents her constituents with distinction, and they campaigned
    2-6  for numerous other Magic Circle members who were elected to
    2-7  judicial positions in state and county courts on November 8, 1994;
    2-8  and
    2-9        WHEREAS, These outstanding ladies have been recognized for
   2-10  their qualities of leadership and were appointed to key positions
   2-11  in campaigns of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Governor George W.
   2-12  Bush, and other state and county elected officials; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, These compassionate ladies realize that literacy is
   2-14  the key to unlocking potential for all Americans and they are
   2-15  collecting new and used books in good condition to be donated to a
   2-16  literacy project selected by Mrs. Barbara Bush; and
   2-17        WHEREAS, This fine organization's members give generously of
   2-18  their time and talent through thousands of volunteer hours annually
   2-19  to support conservative candidates and causes, and it is indeed
   2-20  fitting that these extraordinary women receive special legislative
   2-21  recognition for their continuing efforts in this regard; now,
   2-22  therefore, be it
   2-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-24  Legislature hereby recognize the exceptional contributions of the
   2-25  Magic Circle Republican Women's Club and commend its members for
   2-26  their fine work in behalf of the citizens of Houston and the State
   2-27  of Texas; and, be it further
    3-1        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    3-2  prepared for the Magic Circle Republican Women's Club as an
    3-3  expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.