H.R. No. 104

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The year 2007 marks the 23rd anniversary of the Women's Legislative Days conference, a two-day event that aims to educate and encourage women to learn about and become actively involved in the legislative process; and

WHEREAS, Established by a committee at the 1984 Governor's Commission for Women, the first official Women's Legislative Days conference took place the following year, during the 69th Legislature; over the past two decades, more than 7,000 women have attended these symposiums to study important issues affecting women and develop strategies to affect legislative decision-making; and

WHEREAS, "Uniting Women for Fairness and Equality" is the theme for this year's event, which will be held on January 29 and 30, 2007, in Austin; more than 40 state and local co-sponsoring organizations and their members are scheduled to participate, and the Honorable Senfronia Thompson is serving as the conference honorary chair; and

WHEREAS, For over 20 years, the Women's Legislative Days conference has helped Texas women find their voices in legislative politics, and as they join together at the State Capitol, it is a pleasure to recognize the important efforts of this public-spirited group; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Women's Legislative Days conference and extend to the participants of the 2007 conference best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be presented to Carol Miller, chair of the Women's Legislative Days Steering Committee, for presentation to the 2007 conference attendees as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Thompson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 104 was adopted by the House on January 29, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House