H.R. No. 1632

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The College Republicans at Texas is celebrating the 63rd anniversary of its founding in 2013; and

WHEREAS, One of the oldest political organizations on The University of Texas at Austin campus, the group was established on January 1, 1950, to engage and educate students while advancing the principles of the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Members attend weekly meetings to connect with public officials and increase their knowledge of important issues of the day; through the years, the group has been fortunate to host such dynamic speakers as State Comptroller Susan Combs, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and Karl Rove; and

WHEREAS, Led by Saul Mendoza and Jelil Tagoe during the 2012-2013 school year, the organization has produced a number of alumni who are successful in government and political fields, including consultants, campaign managers, and elected officials; and

WHEREAS, The College Republicans at Texas is an energetic force in the public affairs of the Lone Star State, and the dedicated efforts of its members have encouraged citizen engagement in public dialogue and promoted conservative principles on the UT campus and beyond; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the College Republicans at Texas on the 63rd anniversary of its founding and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Gonzales

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1632 was adopted by the House on April 26, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House