TITLE: Recognizing the Republican Women of Wood County on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Republican Women of Wood County on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Proud members of the Republican Women of Wood County are marking the 20th anniversary of their organization's founding in 2019; and WHEREAS, On May 6, 1999, 10 women from the county met in the Mineola home of Margaret Hoke to form the group; they duly applied for membership in the Texas Federation of Republican Women; and WHEREAS, The organization received acceptance from the TFRW and held a meeting at LaSalle Restaurant on July 8; at this gathering, the members welcomed eight more women into the club, and they began planning their first fund-raising event, a vintage fashion show and luncheon held in October; the following year, the group launched its Taste of East Texas fund-raiser, which has become a highly popular annual event; and WHEREAS, Over the years, the Republican Women of Wood County has benefited from the dedicated leadership of a number of able presidents, and this tradition continues today under the guidance of current president Sharon Bradford of Alba; and WHEREAS, The members of the Republican Women of Wood County have worked tirelessly for two decades to advance the important goals of the Republican Party, and it is truly a pleasure to recognize them for their contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Republican Women of Wood County and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2019.