By: Shapiro S.C.R. No. 26 99S0320/1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas 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 provided a political education forum for women and have 1-7 volunteered countless hours to the campaigns of Republican Party 1-8 candidates; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The dedication, hard work, and perseverance of these 1-10 remarkable women helped ensure the election of their candidates to 1-11 city, county, state, and national offices; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Their outstanding accomplishments have increased the 1-13 political awareness and effectiveness of thousands of women by 1-14 persuading them that their participation in the political process 1-15 is important and makes a difference; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Organized 19 years after the formation of the 1-17 National Federation of Republican Women in 1938, the Texas 1-18 Federation of Republican Women is widely recognized as one of the 1-19 largest women's political organizations in Texas; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of its leaders, the Texas 1-21 Federation of Republican Women will continue to assure a leadership 1-22 role for women in the Republican Party; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature hereby recognize the 2-1 members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and commend 2-2 them for their outstanding accomplishments; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared as an 2-4 expression of the high regard of the Texas Legislature.