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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 579
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women on |
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the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on April 5 and 6, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one of |
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the largest women's political organizations in the country; |
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organized in 1955, 17 years after the National Federation of |
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Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its |
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effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to |
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city, county, state, and national offices; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican |
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Women spend countless hours researching issues and working on |
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behalf of Republican Party candidates; their goals include |
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education, training, and participation in government, and they |
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have played a key role in encouraging Republican women to run for |
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office; they also dedicate their efforts in support of community |
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service programs and literacy projects; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization's officers for the 2016-2017 |
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biennium are Theresa Kosmoski, president; Julie Faubel, first |
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vice president, special events; Tina Gibson, vice president, |
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bylaws; Karen Newton, vice president, finance; Janis Holt, vice |
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president, campaign activities; Michele Samuelson, vice |
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president, legislation; Rhonda Lacy, vice president, membership; |
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Besa Martin, vice president, programs; Cindy Payne, treasurer; |
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Glynis Chester, secretary; Jody Rushton, immediate past |
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president; and Pam Meyercord, parliamentarian; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication |
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of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and |
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backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and |
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have recognized their importance in the political process; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Federation |
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of Republican Women for their exemplary accomplishments and |
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proclaim April 5 and 6, 2017, Texas Federation of Republican |
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Women Legislative Days at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this |
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organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson, Huffman, Burton, |
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Campbell, Kolkhorst, Buckingham |
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Hancock |
Schwertner |
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| Birdwell |
Huffines |
Seliger |
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| Creighton |
Hughes |
Taylor of Collin |
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Nichols |
Taylor of Galveston |
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Patrick, President of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |