SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 160

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize the Texas Federation of Republican Women on
March 20, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one
of the largest women's political organizations in the country; 
organized in 1957, some 19 years after the National Federation
of Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its 
effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to 
city, county, state, and national offices; and
	WHEREAS, President George W. Bush acknowledged the 
importance of the Texas Federation of Republican Women in the 
growth of the Republican Party in Texas and in his successful 
campaign for election as Governor of the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican 
Women spend countless hours providing education on political 
issues and working on behalf of Republican Party candidates; and
	WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication 
of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and 
backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and 
have recognized their importance in the political process; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Federation of 
Republican Women for their exemplary accomplishments and 
recognize March 20, 2003, as Texas Federation of Republican
Women Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Shapiro
                                                                         Nelson 




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 20, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate