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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For nearly a quarter-century, Texas Democratic |
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Women has encouraged participation in civic life; and |
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WHEREAS, Affiliated with the National Federation of |
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Democratic Women, Texas Democratic Women was founded in 1987 and is |
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headquartered in Austin; it promotes increased political |
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engagement by women and emphasizes the local, grassroots aspects of |
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politics; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization serves as a communication network |
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for existing Democratic women's organizations, and it unites Texans |
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from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, ethnicity, |
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occupation, geographical location, and interests; supplementing |
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its statewide training conferences and workshops, local chapters |
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offer a range of valuable programming, including informational |
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talks by guest speakers and discussions of local, state, and |
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national issues; and |
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WHEREAS, Providing opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, |
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and contribute to the public discourse, Texas Democratic Women |
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fosters political activism and volunteerism, and its members are |
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working to make a positive and lasting difference across the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Texas Democratic Women for 24 years of |
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service and extend to its officers and members sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Davis of Dallas |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 340 was adopted by the House on |
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February 16, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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