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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 26, 2009, is Women in Longview Day, and this |
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event offers area residents the opportunity to network with each |
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other in an informative and spirited forum; and |
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WHEREAS, Featuring seminars and exhibits, a style show, and a |
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keynote address by the Honorable Brenda Cole, the Women in Longview |
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Day celebration includes programs that address individual, social, |
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and economic issues and interests; moreover, four $1,000 |
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scholarships are being awarded to deserving young students; and |
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WHEREAS, "Dawn of a New Day: Possibilities Unlimited" is the |
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theme of this special day; in addition to focusing on improving the |
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status of Longview area women, this event promotes the observance |
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of March as National Women's History Month, and all citizens are |
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encouraged to applaud the myriad ways in which women have made a |
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difference in their community; and |
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WHEREAS, This annual event celebrates the achievements and |
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diversity of Longview's outstanding women, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to honor these remarkable Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 26, 2009, as Women in Longview |
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Day and extend sincere best wishes to all concerned for a meaningful |
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and memorable celebration. |