SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Lavaca and DeWitt Counties and Texans across the state in celebrating May 6, 2009, as The Republican Women of Yoakum Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, With a mission to promote Republican philosophy in the surrounding area, The Republican Women of Yoakum have played an important role in their community; and

WHEREAS, The Republican Women of Yoakum have provided unstinting support to the men and women serving in the armed forces; the club participates in the 6X9 program, making afghans for injured service members, and it has donated telephone cards worth almost $1,500 to Brooke Army Medical Center outpatients; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding organization has demonstrated support and devotion to the area's young people, donating books to local schools, sponsoring an essay contest on the United States Constitution for high school students, and providing pocket-sized copies of the Constitution to high school seniors; and

WHEREAS, The club's community involvement also includes providing a Christmas tree to the museum, organizing numerous educational programs, and serving as a gold sponsor for a local hospice group; it is truly deserving of recognition for its many contributions to the people of Lavaca and DeWitt Counties; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the members of The Republican Women of Yoakum on their service to the community and extend to them best wishes for a memorable and rewarding Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hegar

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate