SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 133

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, Instituted by the 1984 Governor's Commission for Women, the first official Women's Legislative Days conference took place the following year, during the 69th Legislative Session; over the past two decades, more than 7,000 women have attended these symposiums to study important issues affecting women and to 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 in Austin; more than 40 state and local cosponsoring organizations and their members are scheduled to participate, and the Honorable Senfronia Thompson is serving as the conference's 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2007 conference attendees as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 29, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate