TITLE: Recognizing the African American Republican Club of Collin County for its civic engagement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the African American Republican Club of Collin County for its civic engagement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The African American Republican Club of Collin County (AARCC) works to promote the principles of the Republican Party; and WHEREAS, The AARCC was founded in 1999, and today the nonprofit organization is ably guided by club president Terrye Evans; members come together monthly to discuss GOP principles and strategies, as well as issues affecting African American Republicans in the area; and WHEREAS, Through the AARCC, citizens are able to gain a greater understanding of governmental affairs, increase their knowledge of current events, and participate in the campaigns of candidates with similar views; and WHEREAS, The vitality of a community depends in large measure on an involved citizenry, and members of the African American Republican Club of Collin County are making a lasting difference through their commitment to political activism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the African American Republican Club of Collin County and commend its members for their civic engagement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 538 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House