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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 570
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women |
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on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on |
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April 18 and 19, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one of |
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the largest women's political organizations in the country; |
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organized in 1955, 17 years after the National Federation of |
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Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its |
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effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to |
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city, county, state, and national offices; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women |
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spend countless hours researching issues and working on behalf of |
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Republican Party candidates; they also dedicate their efforts in |
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support of community service programs, notably playing a vital role in |
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the support and advancement of such literacy programs as the Barbara |
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Bush Literacy Library Project, the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project, |
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and the Dictionary Project; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization's officers for the 2012-2013 |
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year are Carolyn Hodges, president; Debra Coffey, first vice |
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president-special events; Cheri Creekmore, vice |
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president-bylaws; Jeanette Sterner, vice president-campaign |
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activities; Jody Rushton, vice president-finance; Besa Martin, |
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vice president-legislation; Judy Parada, vice |
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president-membership; Rachel Woods, vice president-programs; |
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Jan Ott, secretary; Cynthia England, treasurer; and Rebecca |
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Bradford, immediate past president; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication |
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of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and |
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backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and |
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have recognized their importance in the political process; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas |
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Federation of Republican Women for their exemplary |
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accomplishments and proclaim April 18 and 19, 2013, Texas |
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Federation of Republican Women Legislative Days at the State |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Nelson, Campbell, Huffman |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 2, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |