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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area is |
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a vital civic organization that is strengthening the democratic |
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principles that are the foundation of American society and |
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government; and |
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WHEREAS, Composed of a group of committed volunteers, the |
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League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area faithfully carries |
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forth the mission that was initially laid out by the founders of the |
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national organization more than 80 years ago; a nonpartisan |
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political organization, it encourages informed and active |
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participation in government, works to increase the understanding of |
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major public policy issues, and influences public policy through |
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education and advocacy; and |
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WHEREAS, Like other leagues across the country, the San |
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Antonio area organization publishes a voters guide before elections |
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that compiles each candidate's positions and qualifications; the |
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league also presents candidate forums to help voters make an |
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informed choice when casting their ballots; and |
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WHEREAS, Though the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio |
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Area does not endorse or oppose candidates, it does take positions |
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on specific issues on the local, state, and national level; it has |
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championed improved child care, accessible health care, and |
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campaign-finance reform as well as a number of other subjects of |
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vital importance to Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, A respected and unbiased promoter of civic |
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involvement, the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area |
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encourages responsible citizenship and government, and its |
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steadfast efforts have been of great benefit to the residents of |
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South Central Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the members of the League of Women |
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Voters of the San Antonio Area for their valuable work and extend |
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best wishes to them for continued success with their important |
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work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Martinez Fischer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1790 was adopted by the House on May |
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18, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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