H.R. No. 517



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
recognize the Young Conservatives of Texas on the occasion of the 
organization's 25th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, A group of 177 students met in Austin on Texas 
Independence Day, March 2, 1980, to establish the Young 
Conservatives of Texas; the organization was founded to attract 
individuals from the mainstream who believe in a conservative form 
of government; and
	WHEREAS, Now a strong force on college campuses throughout 
the state, the Young Conservatives of Texas regularly hosts 
speakers on a wide array of topics, ranging from foreign policy to 
taxes to affirmative action; the organization is also well known 
for inspiring young people in our state to become involved with 
politics and for maintaining an active presence as a lobby at the 
Texas Legislature; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the Young Conservatives of Texas have 
consistently worked hard for the principles in which they believe, 
and they have contributed their time and energy to many political 
campaigns; and
	WHEREAS, On March 2, 2005, the members of the Young 
Conservatives of Texas will observe their group's 25th anniversary; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Young 
Conservatives of Texas on their hard work and accomplishments and 
extend best wishes to all on the occasion of the organization's 
anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Young Conservatives of Texas as an expression of 
esteem by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hughes
                                                                           Bohac
                                                                     Van Arsdale
                                                                           Flynn
                                                                          Talton

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 517 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House