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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The observance of Texas Federation for Republican |
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Outreach Legislative Day at the State Capitol on May 23, 2013, |
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provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the notable service of |
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Elmo Johnson of Houston as a former Republican Party precinct |
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chair; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1986 as the Black Republican Council |
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of Texas, the Texas Federation for Republican Outreach is an |
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auxiliary of the Republican Party of Texas that recruits African |
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American voters as Republican precinct chairs in Harris and Fort |
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Bend Counties; citizens who have participated in this initiative |
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come from a wide range of backgrounds, but they share common values, |
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including devotion to family, faith, and freedom, and they strive |
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together to promote increased diversity in the party; and |
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WHEREAS, Precinct chairs serve as the ambassadors of their |
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political party, and they take on responsibilities that require |
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tremendous dedication and many hours of hard work; moreover, they |
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serve as election judges in primary and general elections; these |
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civic-minded individuals are integral to the success of the party's |
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mission to elect public servants who will build a better tomorrow; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Through their involvement, precinct chairs are |
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making a positive difference in their communities, this state, and |
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the nation, and they may take justifiable pride in their admirable |
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record 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 commend Elmo Johnson for serving as a former |
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Republican Party precinct chair and extend to this outstanding |
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Texan sincere 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 Elmo Johnson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |