By Denny H.R. No. 138 76R5281 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join 1-2 citizens from across the Lone Star State in the observance of 1-3 Texas Women's Alliance Day at the State Capitol on February 10, 1-4 1999; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Organized in December 1984, the Texas Women's 1-6 Alliance is a statewide, nonpartisan organization of women leaders 1-7 whose purpose is to articulate an independent conservative 1-8 viewpoint and influence public policy in Texas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Influential women with civic and professional 1-10 experience constitute the alliance's membership, and many of these 1-11 dedicated individuals serve in offices and on state boards and 1-12 commissions; highly knowledgeable regarding many significant issues 1-13 facing Texas, the members conduct in-depth research with the goal 1-14 of providing viable solutions to key decision-makers; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The alliance offers participants the opportunity to 1-16 effect change on important issues, network, and establish 1-17 supportive relationships; regularly scheduled activities include 1-18 regional events hosted by different cities throughout the state, 1-19 encampment weekends for recreation and brainstorming on issues, and 1-20 statewide conferences on issues currently of concern to Texans; and 1-21 WHEREAS, To honor exceptional achievement, the association 1-22 presents its Distinguished Service Award to women who are among the 1-23 finest in their areas of endeavor, and its Excellence in Education 1-24 Award is given to an outstanding middle school principal who has 2-1 made a significant contribution to improving the quality of 2-2 education in Texas; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Expanding their horizons beyond our nation's shores, 2-4 coalition members have traveled to Spain, Switzerland, Japan, 2-5 Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Peru, and Mexico on trade and education 2-6 missions, and they are considering exchange programs with women of 2-7 other countries on topics such as government, business, and 2-8 volunteerism; and 2-9 WHEREAS, The Texas Women's Alliance contributes to the 2-10 betterment of the state by promoting solutions to issues affecting 2-11 all Texans, and in doing so, the organization has been of great 2-12 benefit to countless citizens of the Lone Star State; now, 2-13 therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby recognize February 10, 1999, as Texas Women's 2-16 Alliance Day at the State Capitol and extend warmest best wishes to 2-17 members of the delegation; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for the Texas Women's Alliance as an expression of high 2-20 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.