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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 837
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Press Women of Texas on the occasion of the |
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organization's 120th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Press Women of Texas was founded May 10, 1893, in |
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Dallas; originally known as the Texas Women's Press |
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Association, it began with 34 charter members from 18 cities |
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across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the organization has adhered |
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to its motto of "Lofty Aims and High Ideals"; only two years |
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after its founding, it received the highest honor awarded by |
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the World's Columbian Commission for its exhibit of books and |
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literature by women authors and journalists of Texas, and |
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three of its members have been named to the National Hall of |
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Fame of the National Federation of Press Women; and |
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WHEREAS, From its 1913 endorsement of women's suffrage to |
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its creation of a scholarship for women communications majors at |
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The University of Texas to its work in promoting a Status of Women |
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Commission, the organization has played a vital role in |
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supporting important women's issues; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, its members continue to be active at the |
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local, state, and national levels, sponsoring scholarships and |
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participating in competitions; they are truly deserving of |
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recognition for their many contributions in the arena of |
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professional journalism and communications; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of Press Women of Texas |
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on their exemplary work in promoting and supporting journalism |
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by women and extend best wishes for a memorable celebration of |
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the organization's 120th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 May 6, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |