TITLE: Commending the Lake Highlands Republican Women for their notable service.

SUMMARY: Commending the Lake Highlands Republican Women for their notable service.

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WHEREAS, For over 30 years, the Lake Highlands Republican Women have made significant contributions to the Lake Highlands area, the Dallas County GOP, and the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Since the club's founding in 1980, members have committed thousands of hours to local and statewide campaigns in behalf of Republican Party candidates in addition to working as election clerks, judges, and poll watchers to ensure a fair and efficient voting process; in 2012, more than 20 percent of members were elected as delegates or alternates to the Republican state convention after having volunteered by helping to organize and by serving as delegates at state senatorial district conventions; the club's mission also includes hosting educational programs designed to keep members and other participants informed on critical issues; and WHEREAS, Along with their involvement in political affairs, members of the Lake Highlands Republican Women regularly devote their time and energy to benefit the community through beautification projects and initiatives supporting local charities, schools, women's shelters, veterans' programs, and the USO; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy group has garnered myriad honors and accolades, winning the 2010 Club of the Year award from the Dallas County Republican Party, which has also recognized four members for their outstanding volunteerism in the past five years; the club has received both the John Goodwin Tower Award of Excellence from the Texas Federation of Republican Women and the Diamond Award from the National Federation of Republican Women numerous times since its formation; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to their principles and imbued with the spirit of civic service, the Lake Highlands Republican Women may reflect with justifiable pride on their many achievements as they continue to work toward a bright future for their community, state, and nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend the Lake Highlands Republican Women for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of their fellow Texans and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Lake Highlands Republican Women as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Villalba Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1103 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House