TITLE: Commending Evelyn Barnett for her 42 years of service as the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Precinct Chair for Precinct 2050.

SUMMARY: Commending Evelyn Barnett for her 42 years of service as the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Precinct Chair for Precinct 2050.

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WHEREAS, Evelyn Barnett has served with distinction as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 2050 in Fort Bend County for the past 42 years; and WHEREAS, Precinct chairs are integral to the success of their party's mission to elect public servants who will build a better state and nation for today's citizenry and for generations to come; they represent their precinct on the County Executive Committee, bridge the gap between voters and elected officials, and serve as a point of contact for the Democratic Party on the local level; and WHEREAS, Because public policy affects our daily lives, individuals must exercise their right to vote, and precinct chairs play an important role in the election process; their efforts to inspire voters to support their party's candidates are part of a proud and vital political tradition; and WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that we take this opportunity to recognize an outstanding Texan who has distinguished herself as the longest continuously serving Democratic Party precinct chair in the history of the county, having devoted more than four decades of her life to such party goals as achieving economic equality, ensuring an affordable college education, and advancing a more just and inclusive society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Evelyn Barnett for her 42 years of service as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 2050 in Fort Bend County and extend to this dedicated community leader sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Barnett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2035 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House