H.R. No. 351 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives proudly pays 1-2 tribute to the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women 1-3 for their exceptional efforts on behalf of the candidates of the 1-4 Republican Party; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Federation of Republican 1-6 Women have spent time and energy on the political education of 1-7 women and have generously donated countless hours to the campaigns 1-8 of Republican Party candidates; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The dedication, hard work, and untold hours of 1-10 volunteer service by these remarkable women helped ensure the 1-11 recent election of the candidates to city, county, state, and 1-12 national offices; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Their outstanding accomplishments have increased the 1-14 political awareness and effectiveness of thousands of women by 1-15 persuading them that their participation in the political process 1-16 is important and able to make a difference; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Organized 17 years after the formation of the 1-18 National Federation of Republican Women in 1938, the Texas 1-19 Federation of Republican Women is widely recognized as one of the 1-20 largest women's political groups in Texas; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of its leaders, the Texas 1-22 Federation of Republican Women will continue to assure a leadership 1-23 role for women in the Republican Party; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Texas Federation of 2-2 Republican Women and commend them for their notable 2-3 accomplishments; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared as an 2-5 expression of the high regard of the Texas House of 2-6 Representatives.