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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 29, 2007, is Women in Longview Day, and this |
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unique annual event, now in its 20th year, offers local residents |
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and women from surrounding communities the opportunity to network |
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with each other in an informative and spirited forum; and |
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WHEREAS, Including seminars, exhibits, and a keynote address |
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by Suzie Woodward Morris, Women in Longview Day features topics |
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that touch on individuals' personal, social, and economic |
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interests; and |
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WHEREAS, "The Best You Can Be" is the theme of this year's |
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special day, which aims to assess and improve the status of all |
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women in the Longview area; the event also celebrates March as |
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National Women's History Month and encourages participants, as well |
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as area schools and worksites, to recognize the achievements of |
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women and to applaud the myriad ways in which they serve as role |
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models and community leaders; in addition, three $1,000 |
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scholarships will be awarded to deserving young students; and |
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WHEREAS, This occasion will once again spotlight the many |
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contributions the women of Longview make in the lives of others each |
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and every day, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor all its |
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participants; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 29, 2007, as Women in Longview |
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Day and extend to each person involved in this important observance |
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best wishes for a successful and memorable celebration. |