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