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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Young Democrats are holding their 2011 |
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convention in Austin April 1 through 3 in conjunction with the Young |
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Democrats of America South-Central Regional Conference, which |
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includes members from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Young Democrats is the youth arm of the Democratic |
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Party; its membership is for those under the age of 36, and its |
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mission is to promote participation in the electoral process, to |
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influence the ideals of the Democratic Party, and to develop the |
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skills of its members to serve as leaders at the local and national |
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level; and |
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WHEREAS, Formed in 1932, Texas Young Democrats brings |
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together high school and college students, youth leaders, and young |
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professionals to take part in the political process as supporters |
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of the Democratic Party; it provides a forum for Texans to learn |
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about politics, meet other activists, and debate issues, and many |
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of its members have enjoyed distinguished careers in public |
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service; and |
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WHEREAS, By urging engagement in public dialogue, the Texas |
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Young Democrats and their colleagues in the Young Democrats of |
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America South-Central Region forge strong links between citizens |
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and their governmental representatives and help strengthen the |
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rights and traditions that are the foundation of American |
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democracy; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2011 convention of the Texas |
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Young Democrats and the Young Democrats of America South-Central |
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Regional Conference and extend to the participants sincere best |
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wishes for a memorable and meaningful event. |