By Black H.R. No. 354 74R7441 SMC-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Young Democrats is a statewide 1-2 organization that provides politically active young men and women 1-3 an effective forum in which to engage in the processes that are 1-4 essential to the success of participatory forms of government; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Bringing together a diverse group of citizens under 1-6 the banner of the Democratic Party of Texas, the organization each 1-7 year holds a convention during which it conducts its business, 1-8 elects officers for the coming year, and generally dedicates itself 1-9 to espousing the principles, ideals, and goals inherent in the 1-10 platforms, issues, and candidates put forth by the Democratic 1-11 Party; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The Texas Young Democrats' 1995 convention in 1-13 Austin will begin April 21 and conclude with appropriate closing 1-14 ceremonies on April 23, 1995; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-16 support all such organizations that contribute to the success of 1-17 our democratic form of government and is pleased to show its 1-18 support by allowing this fine group to use the house chamber for 1-19 the conduct of its official business; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th 1-21 Texas Legislature hereby grant the Texas Young Democrats permission 1-22 to use the house chamber, provided the house is not in session and 1-23 subject to house rules and policies of the Committee on House 1-24 Administration, on Sunday, April 23, 1995, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2-1 for the purpose of holding closing ceremonies and electing 2-2 statewide officers.