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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Civic-minded women from across the Lone Star State |
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are gathering in Austin on April 16, 2015, to celebrate Texas |
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Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women was |
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established in San Antonio in October 1955; with more than 300 |
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delegates present, the organizing convention was led by Mrs. |
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Malcolm Milburn, and it resulted in the election of Mrs. R. D. |
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O'Callaghan as the first president; in the 60 years since its |
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inception, the organization's membership has grown to include |
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nearly 10,000 participants in 155 local clubs throughout Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, With the goals of educating the electorate, |
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encouraging women to run for office, and electing Republican |
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candidates, TFRW produces quarterly publications and works closely |
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with the Republican Party to train volunteers and provide support |
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for local and statewide campaigns; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable organization embodies a spirit of |
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public engagement, and its members may indeed reflect with great |
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pride on the exemplary model of citizenship they have set for their |
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fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 16, 2015, as Texas Federation of |
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Republican Women Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome |
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to the members of the organization who are visiting on this day. |