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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome members of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs who are |
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gathering in Austin on May 13, 2025, to celebrate Texas |
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Federation of Women's Clubs Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in Waco in 1897, this esteemed network of |
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community leaders operates as the General Federation of Women's |
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Clubs of Texas, and it upholds its mission to empower women and |
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create positive change locally through the efforts of more than |
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2,000 members across 78 factions; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the General Federation of Women's |
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Clubs of Texas awards numerous scholarships to support students |
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who are pursuing higher education in Texas, and in 2024, members |
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statewide directed nearly 96,000 volunteer hours into 2,245 |
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community service projects and donated approximately $400,000 in |
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monetary gifts and $190,000 in in-kind contributions; and |
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WHEREAS, The General Federation of Women's Clubs of Texas |
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is honoring its historic legacy of 128 years of meaningful |
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service with a current commitment to address human trafficking, |
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one of the most urgent and devastating forms of violence against |
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women and children; and |
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WHEREAS, The federation fosters a culture of successful |
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women who are ready to reach their goals by providing its club |
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members with opportunities to serve and encourage others and to |
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build strong relationships; and |
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WHEREAS, All associated with the Texas Federation of |
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Women's Clubs are truly deserving of special recognition for |
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their efforts to improve lives, empower women, and strengthen |
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communities in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the General |
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Federation of Women's Clubs of Texas on their unwavering |
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commitment to increasing the volunteerism, leadership, and |
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advocacy of Texas women and extend to all best wishes for a |
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memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the federation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |