85R7793 JCD-D
 
  By: Davis of Harris H.R. No. 153
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Civic-minded women from across the Lone Star State
  are gathering in Austin on April 6, 2017, to celebrate Texas
  Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women was
  established in San Antonio in October 1955; with more than 300
  delegates present, the organizing convention was led by
  Mrs. Malcolm Milburn, and it resulted in the election of Mrs. R. D.
  O'Callaghan as the first president; in the six decades since its
  inception, the organization's membership has grown to include
  nearly 10,000 participants in 164 local clubs throughout Texas,
  making it one of the largest women's political groups in the
  country; and
         WHEREAS, With the goals of educating the electorate,
  encouraging women to run for office, and electing Republican
  candidates, TFRW produces quarterly publications and works closely
  with the Republican Party to train volunteers and provide support
  for local and statewide campaigns through voter registration and
  outreach activities, political rallies, forums, and legislative
  day events; and
         WHEREAS, This notable organization embodies a spirit of
  public engagement, and its members may indeed reflect with great
  pride on the exemplary model of citizenship they have set for their
  fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize April 6, 2017, as Texas Federation of
  Republican Women Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome
  to the members of the organization who are visiting on this day.