TITLE: Recognizing February 24, 2025, as League of Women Voters of Collin County Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 24, 2025, as League of Women Voters of Collin County Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The observance of League of Women Voters of Collin County Day at the State Capitol on February 24, 2025, provides a welcome opportunity to honor the organization as it celebrates its 50th anniversary; and WHEREAS, An affiliate of the League of Women Voters of Texas, LWV of Collin County is a nonpartisan organization that works to promote the informed and active participation of citizens in government, to advance understanding of major policy issues, and to influence public policy through education and advocacy; the organization was officially established as the League of Women Voters of Plano in 1976, and over the years, the chapter grew to serve the entire county; it adopted its current name in 2013; and WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of Collin County has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to political and civic engagement; in carrying out its mission, the organization registers voters, organizes candidate forums, studies issues and adopts positions, and delivers get-out-the-vote presentations; it also offers a variety of educational resources such as voter guides and monthly newsletters; and WHEREAS, An informed citizenry is vital to the continued strength of our democracy, and for five decades, the League of Women Voters of Collin County has helped area residents gain the knowledge and insight required to participate more meaningfully in our electoral process; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 24, 2025, as League of Women Voters of Collin County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. Plesa Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 334 was adopted by the House on February 25, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 98, Nays 28, 1 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House