HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The 75th Legislature of the State of Texas is proud

 1-2     to pay tribute to the members of the Texas Federation of Republican

 1-3     Women for their exceptional efforts in behalf of the candidates of

 1-4     the Republican Party; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Organized in 1957, 19 years after the formation of

 1-6     the National Federation of Republican Women, the Texas Federation

 1-7     is one of the largest and most influential women's political

 1-8     organizations in the Lone Star State; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, The members of this venerable group have provided a

1-10     political education forum for women and have volunteered countless

1-11     hours to campaigning for Republican Party candidates; the hard

1-12     work, dedication, and perseverance displayed by these remarkable

1-13     individuals have helped ensure the election of their chosen

1-14     candidates to city, county, state, and national offices; and

1-15           WHEREAS, The persuasiveness of the federation's members has

1-16     reminded thousands of American women that their participation in

1-17     politics is both important and necessary; as a result of this

1-18     renewed commitment to the political process, political awareness

1-19     among American women today stands at an all-time high; and

1-20           WHEREAS, With the fast approach of the 21st century, the need

1-21     for grassroots political action groups such as this is becoming

1-22     increasingly apparent, and under the capable guidance of its

1-23     leaders, the Texas Federation of Republican Women will continue to

1-24     assure an effective leadership role for Republican women in Texas;

 2-1     now, therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-3     hereby commend the members of the Texas Federation of Republican

 2-4     Women for their efforts in behalf of both the Republican Party and

 2-5     women in Texas; and, be it further

 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-7     prepared for the members of the Texas Federation of Republican

 2-8     Women as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of

 2-9     Representatives and Senate.

                                                                    Craddick

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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 166 was adopted by the House on

         March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 166 was adopted by the Senate on

         March 20, 1997, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                 Secretary of the Senate

         APPROVED:  _____________________

                            Date

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                          Governor