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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Steven Witham of Katy has served with distinction as |
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a precinct chair, making lasting contributions to the residents of |
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the local area and helping to strengthen the Lone Star State's |
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representative form of government; and |
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WHEREAS, Precinct chairs play an integral role in the |
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electoral process, and their efforts to promote their parties' |
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candidates are part of a proud and vital tradition that has helped |
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assure that the voices of all citizens are heard; and |
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WHEREAS, The value of these dedicated community leaders has |
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been recognized by the members of the Texas Legislature, who in 2007 |
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established the second Tuesday in January as Volunteers for |
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Democracy Day, which honors precinct chairs and other individuals |
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who enable the state's democratic system of balloting; and |
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WHEREAS, It is most appropriate to take this opportunity to |
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recognize an outstanding Texan who has devoted time and energy to |
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help maintain open and fair participation in area elections; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Steven Witham for serving as a precinct |
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chair and extend sincere best wishes to this public-spirited |
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individual for continued success and achievement; and, be it |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Steven Witham as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Alvarado |
Gonzales |
Miller of Comal |
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Anchia |
Gonzalez Toureilles |
Miller of Erath |
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Aycock |
Gutierrez |
Morrison |
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Branch |
Harper-Brown |
Ortiz, Jr. |
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Brown of Kaufman |
Hartnett |
Otto |
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Brown of Brazos |
Heflin |
Parker |
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Callegari |
Hilderbran |
Peña |
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Cohen |
Howard of Fort Bend |
Quintanilla |
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Coleman |
Howard of Travis |
Raymond |
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Craddick |
Jackson |
Rodriguez |
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Crownover |
Keffer |
Sheffield |
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Davis of Harris |
King of Parker |
Smith of Tarrant |
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Davis of Dallas |
King of Taylor |
Smith of Harris |
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Deshotel |
King of Zavala |
Smithee |
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Driver |
Kleinschmidt |
Solomons |
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Eiland |
Leibowitz |
Thompson |
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Elkins |
Lucio III |
Turner of Tarrant |
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England |
Madden |
Turner of Harris |
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Farias |
Mallory Caraway |
Veasey |
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Farrar |
Marquez |
Villarreal |
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Flores |
Martinez Fischer |
Walle |
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Gallego |
McReynolds |
Zerwas |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on |
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February 26, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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