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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Young Republicans of Magnolia High |
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Schools are visiting the State Capitol on March 13, 2017, to learn |
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more about the legislative process; and |
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WHEREAS, A chapter of the National Teen Age Republicans and |
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High School Republicans of Texas, the club includes students from |
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both Magnolia and Magnolia West High Schools; the members strive to |
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educate others about the political process and the ideals of the |
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Republican Party, and they support local and national candidates |
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and demonstrate their values through community service; and |
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WHEREAS, The club was founded in October 2015, and the |
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following month, members launched Teens Helping Teens, which raised |
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$1,000 to provide holiday gifts for youth in need; in 2016, the club |
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awarded several scholarships, and it won seven awards at the High |
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School Republicans of Texas State Convention, including Most |
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Outstanding High School Republican Club in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, During its second year, the club has continued its |
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charitable endeavors; it also participated in the presidential |
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campaign and has welcomed a number of guest speakers on such topics |
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as the U.S. Constitution, freedom of speech, and the nation of |
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Israel; and |
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WHEREAS, The continued vitality of our democracy depends on |
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engaged citizens, and through their noteworthy endeavors, the |
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members of the Young Republicans of Magnolia High Schools are |
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setting a sterling example for others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Young Republicans of Magnolia High |
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Schools on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable |
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experience; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Bell |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 616 was adopted by the House on March |
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2, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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