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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 922

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dianne Thompson on the occasion of her nomination for 
president of the National Federation of Republican Women; and

	WHEREAS, Since January of 2002, Dianne has been serving as 
the national organization's first vice president, the highest 
position thus far to be held by a Texan; if she is successful in 
her bid to become president, she will become the first Texan to 
hold the prestigious position; and

	WHEREAS, The National Federation of Republican Women 
is one of the largest and most influential women's political 
organizations in the country; the grassroots organization has 
100,000 members and 1,800 unit clubs nationwide; founded in 1938, 
it provides a collective and powerful force through which women 
can advance in political access and participation; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure with the Federation of 
Republican Women, Dianne has held a number of leadership 
positions in both the state and national organizations, and she 
has received numerous awards for her contributions, including 
10 Outstanding Republican Women awards and the Tribute to Women 
award from the Texas Federation; and

	WHEREAS, In the Texas Federation of Republican Women, 
Dianne has served as president, first vice president, 
vice president of bylaws, and vice president of Campaign 
Activities; she was successful in implementing the state's 
Campaign Management Schools and has served as a delegate to the 
organization's conventions since the 1980s; and

	WHEREAS, For the National Federation, Dianne has served as 
fourth vice president, as chair of the Campaign Committee, and as 
a member of the 1997 Nominating Committee; her responsibilities 
have included serving as the Republican National Committee 
coordinator for the Team Leader Program and helping to compose 
policies and procedures for the National Federation's Executive 
Committee; and

	WHEREAS, Dianne has held leadership positions in more 
than 25 campaigns both statewide and nationally, and she is an 
exemplary model for all who wish to have a significant role in 
the political process; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Dianne Thompson for her 
outstanding contributions to the role of women in politics and 
extend to her congratulations on her nomination as president of 
the National Federation of Republican Women; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Jackson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 21, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate