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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Log Cabin Republicans of Houston are |
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celebrating the 40th anniversary of their parent organization at |
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their annual Lincoln Dinner on April 29, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Formed in 1977, Log Cabin Republicans is the |
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nation's first and largest organization representing gay |
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conservatives and allies who support fairness, freedom, and |
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equality for all Americans; it is headquartered in Washington, |
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D.C., with chapters across the country, including three in Texas; |
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the group advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender |
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individuals both within the Republican party and in the wider |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, The Log Cabin Republicans of Houston works at the |
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city and county levels to build a stronger, more inclusive GOP; |
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while promoting the core values of limited government, individual |
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liberty, personal responsibility, free markets, and a strong |
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national defense, members champion the rights of all Americans, |
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regardless of sexual orientation or minority status; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception in 2010, the Houston chapter has |
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continued to grow, welcoming members of the LGBT community, elected |
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officials, and other supporters of an inclusive GOP into its ranks; |
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the group's endeavors encompass outreach to the LGBT community and |
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campaigns for like-minded candidates seeking public office in the |
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greater Houston area; at least once a year, the chapter unites with |
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the Austin and Dallas chapters to coordinate efforts for the |
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betterment of the party; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Log Cabin Republicans have made vital |
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contributions to the GOP and to the nation's political discourse |
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over the past four decades, and it is a distinct pleasure to join |
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the organization in celebrating this milestone in its history; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Log |
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Cabin Republicans and extend to the Houston chapter sincere best |
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wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Log Cabin Republicans as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Davis of Harris |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1500 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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