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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 428
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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 |
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on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on April 16, 2015; 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 2014-2015 |
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biennium are Jody Rushton, president; Debra Coffey, first vice |
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president-special events; Theresa Kosmoski, vice |
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president-bylaws; Janis Holt, vice president-finance; Cheri |
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Creekmore, vice president-campaign activities; Rachel Woods, |
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vice president-legislation; Kim Chambers, vice |
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president-membership; Rhonda Lacy, vice president-programs; |
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Gail Entrekin, treasurer; Carol Van De Walle, secretary; Carolyn |
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Hodges, immediate past president; and Pam Meyercord, |
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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, 84th |
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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 16, 2015, Texas Federation of Republican Women |
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Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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Estes |
Nichols |
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| Creighton |
Huffines |
Taylor of Galveston |
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| Eltife |
Huffman |
Taylor of Collin |
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Patrick, President of the 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 March 24, 2015. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |