TITLE: Recognizing April 5 and 6, 2017, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Days.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 5 and 6, 2017, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Days.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on April 5 and 6, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one of the largest women's political organizations in the country; organized in 1955, 17 years after the National Federation of Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to city, county, state, and national offices; and WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women spend countless hours researching issues and working on behalf of Republican Party candidates; their goals include education, training, and participation in government, and they have played a key role in encouraging Republican women to run for office; they also dedicate their efforts in support of community service programs and literacy projects; and WHEREAS, The organization's officers for the 2016-2017 biennium are Theresa Kosmoski, president; Julie Faubel, first vice president, special events; Tina Gibson, vice president, bylaws; Karen Newton, vice president, finance; Janis Holt, vice president, campaign activities; Michele Samuelson, vice president, legislation; Rhonda Lacy, vice president, membership; Besa Martin, vice president, programs; Cindy Payne, treasurer; Glynis Chester, secretary; Jody Rushton, immediate past president; and Pam Meyercord, parliamentarian; and WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and have recognized their importance in the political process; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women for their exemplary accomplishments and proclaim April 5 and 6, 2017, Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Days at the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson, Huffman, Burton, Campbell, Kolkhorst, Buckingham Bettencourt Hancock Schwertner Birdwell Huffines Seliger Creighton Hughes Taylor of Collin Estes Nichols Taylor of Galveston Hall Perry Patrick, President of the Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 6, 2017.