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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The year 2013 marks the 35th anniversary of the |
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founding of the Williamson County Republican Party, and this |
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special occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor the |
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organization for its myriad efforts in behalf of the GOP; and |
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WHEREAS, Since the group's establishment in 1978, its members |
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have worked diligently to advance the ideals of the Republican |
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Party; their dedication has helped to ensure the election of GOP |
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candidates to numerous offices, and their efforts have increased |
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the political awareness of individuals throughout Central Texas; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Williamson County elected its first Republican of |
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the 20th century in 1982, when Dusty Gilliam defeated Margaret Wood |
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in the race for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1; since that time, |
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the region has produced many victories for the party, which |
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continues to provide leadership on a local, state, and national |
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level today; and |
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WHEREAS, In the year 2000, Republicans represented 100 |
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percent of Williamson County; currently, three state |
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representatives, a state senator, and a U.S. congressman all call |
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the area home; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Williamson County Republican Party |
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continue to make a lasting difference through their political |
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activism, and they may take justifiable pride in their rich history |
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of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with the |
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Williamson County Republican Party on the organization's 35th |
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anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |