R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On March 20, 1997, members of the Republican Women 1-2 of Arlington will be at the State Capitol to meet with legislators 1-3 and discuss issues of interest to the group, and this noteworthy 1-4 occasion is truly worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Federated in 1983 as a chapter of the Texas 1-6 Federation of Republican Women, the group now numbers more than 60 1-7 members, and under the leadership of president Keely Appleton, 1-8 first vice president Lia Zaccagnino, second vice president of 1-9 membership Alicia Kolton, treasurer Anne Ingle, secretary Deanna 1-10 Zimmerman, and parliamentarian Joyce Morgan, they continue to gain 1-11 influence and stature for the Republican party; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The group is committed to the practical application 1-13 of their philosophy, and its members devote much time and energy to 1-14 political work, lending their skills and dedication to numerous 1-15 election campaigns; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The contributions of the Republican Women of 1-17 Arlington are not limited to the field of politics, and the 1-18 organization's members are vital and valued participants in the 1-19 Help One Student To Succeed program, which targets children reading 1-20 below their grade level for special help and attention; in addition 1-21 to giving freely of their time, these dedicated volunteers have 1-22 donated books and clothing to students in the program; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Citizen participation in the workings of government 1-24 is a cornerstone of the democratic process, and through their 2-1 education of the public on conservative issues and philosophy and 2-2 their active involvement in politics, the Republican Women of 2-3 Arlington proudly uphold this vital tradition; now, therefore, be 2-4 it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby welcome the members of the Republican Women of 2-7 Arlington to the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best 2-8 wishes for continued success in the years to come; and, be it 2-9 further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives. Grusendorf Brimer Goodman _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 419 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House