H.R. No. 2286

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The vitality of the political process in Texas depends on the participation of its citizens, and Dixie Clem of Plano has upheld her ideals by contributing her considerable abilities to support the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Clem played an integral role in the organization of the Collin County Republican Party during the 1960s, and she went on to lead the group as executive director for three decades; in addition, she is a charter member of the Conner Harrington Republican Women, and she has been active in the Texas Federation of Republican Women, serving as a district director and an elected officer and traveling around the state to assist with the formation of new clubs; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Mrs. Clem has earned recognition for her exceptional work, including accolades from the TFRW and the Collin County Republican Party, which recently established an award in her honor; today, she continues to serve the party as a precinct chair and a mentor; and

WHEREAS, Dixie Clem embodies the spirit of public engagement that is the foundation of American government, and she may indeed take pride in her many notable achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Dixie Clem for her service to the Collin County Republican Party and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Clem as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Madden Laubenberg Taylor of Collin

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2286 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House