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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many proud members of the General Federation of |
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Women's Clubs of Texas are gathering at the State Capitol on May 13, |
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2025; and |
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WHEREAS, GFWC Texas is an affiliate of the international |
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General Federation of Women's Clubs; dedicated to improving lives |
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and enhancing communities through volunteer service, the |
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federation was founded in 1890 by Jane Cunningham Croly; she |
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recognized the value of supporting women's clubs across the country |
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in order to advance their efforts in behalf of education, better |
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working conditions, health care, and other reforms; and |
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WHEREAS, The federation's initial conference was held in |
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New York City; members of 61 women's clubs voted to form a larger |
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organization in order to make a greater impact, and GFWC received |
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its charter from the United States Congress in 1901; and |
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WHEREAS, Federated in 1890, GFWC Texas held its inaugural |
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annual convention in Tyler from April 27 to 29, 1899; it was |
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incorporated 15 years later; today, the state organization is |
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divided into districts to facilitate the exchange of information; |
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each club makes annual reports to the districts to keep state |
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officers apprised of their activities, programs, and |
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accomplishments; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of GFWC Texas have demonstrated a strong |
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commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities, |
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and their willingness to give of their time and talents sets an |
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outstanding example of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 13, 2025, as General Federation of |
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Women's Clubs of Texas Day at the State Capitol and extend to all |
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those in attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable and |
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enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Guillen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1124 was adopted by the House on May |
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13, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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