TITLE: Honoring Dixie Clem for her contributions to the political process in Texas.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dixie Clem for her contributions to the political process in Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Since the 1960s, Dixie Clem of Plano has been a leader in the development of the Republican Party in her county and state; and WHEREAS, Ms. Clem was instrumental in the formation of the Collin County Republican Party, and she has served the group as director of headquarters for 30 years; she is also a charter member of Conner Harrington Republican Women, the county's longest running Republican women's club; in her various positions with the club, she has overseen its development into a highly active organization that has won both the Diamond Award from the National Federation of Republican Women and the Award of Excellence from the Texas Federation; and WHEREAS, Ms. Clem is also a personal recipient of a number of accolades; the TFRW recognized her with its Top 10 Outstanding Women Award, and the Conner Harrington club has established an annual award in her honor; and WHEREAS, An inspiring example of the hard work and strong ideals that are central to success in a democracy, Dixie Clem may look with pride at her many accomplishments over the last 50 years; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Dixie Clem for her contributions to the political process in Texas 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. 782 was adopted by the House on March 20, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House