TITLE: Honoring Dixie Clem for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 26 in Collin County.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dixie Clem for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 26 in Collin County.

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WHEREAS, Dixie Clem has served with distinction as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 26 in Collin County; 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 current and future generations; and WHEREAS, As precinct chair, Ms. Clem has devoted much time and energy to providing valuable information to prospective voters, to encouraging voters to turn out, and to conducting important party business, and by doing so, she has made lasting contributions to Collin County; and WHEREAS, A highly regarded figure in local politics, Ms. Clem was instrumental in the founding of the Collin County Republican Party and served the group as director of headquarters for three decades; she is additionally a charter member of Conner Harrington Republican Women, which established an annual award in her honor, and her accolades include being named one of the Texas Federation of Republican Women's "Ten Outstanding" women; and WHEREAS, Because public policy affects our daily lives, citizens must exercise their right to vote, and the efforts of precinct chairs to inspire voters to support their parties' candidates are part of a proud and vital tradition in our state and nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Dixie Clem for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 26 in Collin County and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Clem as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House on July 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House