SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 477
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women
  on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on April 16, 2009; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one of
  the largest women's political organizations in the country;
  organized in 1955, 17 years after the National Federation of
  Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its
  effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to
  city, county, state, and national offices; and
         WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican
  Women spend countless hours researching issues and working on
  behalf of Republican Party candidates; they also dedicate their
  efforts in support of community service projects and other worthy
  causes; the organization's officers for the 2008-2009 year are
  Toni Anne Dashiell, president; Rebecca Williamson, first vice
  president; Jo Konen, vice president bylaws; Carol Hanle, vice
  president campaign activities; Mary Mayo, vice president
  finance; Marilyn Davis, vice president legislation; Hazel Roman,
  vice president membership; Judy Smith, vice president programs;
  Susan Fischer, secretary; Jan Ott, treasurer; Borah Van
  Dormolen, immediate past president; and Melinda Fredricks,
  parliamentarian; and
         WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication
  of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and
  backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and
  have recognized their importance in the political process; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Federation
  of Republican Women for their exemplary accomplishments and
  proclaim April 16, 2009, Texas Federation of Republican Women
  Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  this organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas
  Senate.
 
 
Nelson
 
 
Averitt Fraser Ogden
 
Carona Harris Patrick
 
Deuell Hegar Seliger
 
Duncan Huffman Shapiro
 
Eltife Jackson Wentworth
 
Estes Nichols Williams
 
 
   
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       President of the Senate
     
         I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 19, 2009.
   
   
   
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       Secretary of the Senate