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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Republican Women of Yoakum are |
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visiting the State Capitol on April 16, 2015, and this occasion |
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provides an ideal opportunity to honor this notable organization; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Drawing its membership from Lavaca, DeWitt, and |
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Gonzales Counties, the Republican Women of Yoakum is affiliated |
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with the Texas Federation of Republican Women, founded in 1938 as |
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the Texas Federation of Republican Women's Clubs; the federation |
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actively supports Republican candidates for office and encourages |
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women to seek election; moreover, its members give generously of |
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their time and talents in carrying out special assignments and |
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campaign projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Republican Women of Yoakum play a |
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significant role in their community; they work diligently to |
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promote the party's principles, to educate the voting public, and |
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to recruit and assist conservative candidates; dedicated to |
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improving the quality of life for their fellow citizens, they have |
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contributed numerous volunteer hours, and the group has received |
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the prestigious Tower Award from the TFRW; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their grassroots political activism and |
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community service, the members of the Republican Women of Yoakum |
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are making a positive and lasting difference, and they may take |
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justifiable pride in their group's record of civic engagement; now, |
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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 Republican Women of |
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Yoakum Day at the State Capitol. |
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Morrison |
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Schubert |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1856 was adopted by the House on May |
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7, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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