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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The College Republicans at Texas is celebrating the |
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63rd anniversary of its founding in 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the oldest political organizations on The |
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University of Texas at Austin campus, the group was established on |
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January 1, 1950, to engage and educate students while advancing the |
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principles of the Republican Party; and |
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WHEREAS, Members attend weekly meetings to connect with |
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public officials and increase their knowledge of important issues |
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of the day; through the years, the group has been fortunate to host |
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such dynamic speakers as State Comptroller Susan Combs, Lieutenant |
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Governor David Dewhurst, and Karl Rove; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by Saul Mendoza and Jelil Tagoe during the |
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2012-2013 school year, the organization has produced a number of |
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alumni who are successful in government and political fields, |
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including consultants, campaign managers, and elected officials; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The College Republicans at Texas is an energetic |
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force in the public affairs of the Lone Star State, and the |
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dedicated efforts of its members have encouraged citizen engagement |
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in public dialogue and promoted conservative principles on the UT |
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campus and beyond; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the College Republicans at Texas on the |
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63rd anniversary of its founding and extend to its members sincere |
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best wishes 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. |