TITLE: Commending the members of the Rockwall County Republican Women for their civic engagement.

SUMMARY: Commending the members of the Rockwall County Republican Women for their civic engagement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Members of the Rockwall County Republican Women are gathering in Austin on April 16, 2015, to celebrate the Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1976, this notable club is dedicated to advancing conservative principles and helping Republican candidates win elected office; the RCRW also works to educate voters about key issues and legislation, and its members promote the standing of women by encouraging their involvement in political matters; and WHEREAS, The RCRW also supports a number of worthwhile causes in the local area, hosting yard sales and other fund-raisers and providing assistance to several nonprofit organizations; moreover, the group annually awards a scholarship to three students in the Rockwall Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Through their grassroots advocacy, members of the Rockwall County Republican Women are making a lasting difference in their community, state, and nation, and they may take justifiable pride in the exemplary model of citizenship they have set for their fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend the members of the Rockwall County Republican Women on their outstanding civic engagement and extend to them sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Collin Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1985 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House