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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Civic-minded individuals from across the Lone Star |
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State are gathering in Austin on April 14, 2015, to demonstrate |
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support for women and their families during Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at |
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the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2013, this event was established by lead |
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organizers Diane Mosier, president of River Oaks Area Democratic |
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Women, and Lize Burr, president of Capital Area Democratic Women; |
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it unites Democratic and progressive women seeking to address a |
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variety of issues that affect the well-being of Texans, including |
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income equality, public education, and access to essential health |
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care; and |
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WHEREAS, The inaugural Blue Ribbon Lobby Day drew more than |
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400 participants who met with state legislators to discuss a |
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variety of matters, to advocate for progressive values, and to |
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convey the message that women play an integral role in the |
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prosperity of the state; since its inception, the Blue Ribbon |
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coalition has continued to grow, and its members are working |
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diligently to promote policies that increase the economic security |
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of women and make a positive impact in the lives of their families; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Our democracy is greatly enriched when all voices |
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are heard in the political process, and Blue Ribbon Lobby Day |
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provides an important opportunity for public-spirited Texas women |
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to express their views and share their insights with lawmakers and |
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other officials; 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 14, 2015, as Blue Ribbon Lobby |
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Day at the State Capitol and commend all those participating for |
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their civic engagement. |