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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Houston Young Republicans are |
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visiting the Texas State Capitol on April 27, 2007, and this |
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occasion provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to this |
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notable organization; and |
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WHEREAS, With a membership that ranges in age from 21 to 40, |
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the Houston Young Republicans is a group of motivated individuals |
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who work to advance the growth of the Republican Party by assisting |
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in the election of party candidates to public office; and |
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WHEREAS, Group members have created a forum that encourages |
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active participation in the political process and allows |
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Houston-area Republicans to share and debate ideas with like-minded |
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activists; and |
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WHEREAS, Bringing together men and women who have an avid |
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interest in public affairs, the Houston Young Republicans assists |
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its members in gaining grassroots political experience and provides |
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them an opportunity to improve their leadership skills and to take |
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part in community service projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Speakers and panel discussions are a regular part of |
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group meetings, and these events help members connect with public |
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officials and increase their knowledge of issues of vital |
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importance to the State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston Young Republicans is an energetic force |
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in the public affairs of southeastern Texas, and its members' |
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dedicated efforts have encouraged citizen engagement in public |
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dialogue and furthered the worthy American tradition of political |
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activism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor members of the Houston Young Republicans |
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for their participation in the political process of the Lone Star |
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State and extend to them sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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informative visit to Austin; 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. |