SLS 15RS-2375 ORIGINAL 2015 Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195 BY SENATOR GUILLORY COMMENDATIONS. Commends the Capital City Republican Women on its 5th anniversary. 1 A RESOLUTION 2 To commend the Capital City Republican Women on its fifth anniversary. 3 WHEREAS, the first organizational meeting of the Capital City Republican Women 4 was held on February 27, 2010, and was formed to instill Republican values in young 5 women in the business world and to participate in political campaigns of Republican 6 candidates; and 7 WHEREAS, the club is a local organization in Baton Rouge whose charter was 8 granted by the National Federation of Republican Women and approved by the Louisiana 9 Federation of Republic Women; and 10 WHEREAS, the Capital City Republican Women is the fortieth club to join the 11 Louisiana Federation of Republican Women; and 12 WHEREAS, the installation of officers and the charter ceremony were held on June 13 17, 2010, at the Governor's Mansion; and 14 WHEREAS, the Capital City Republican Women has eleven charter members, 15 eleven additional active members, twelve associate members, and membership in the club 16 continues to grow; and 17 WHEREAS, it is an energetic, dynamic, and compassionate club committed to 18 making a difference in the Baton Rouge community; and Page 1 of 2 SR NO. 195 SLS 15RS-2375 ORIGINAL 1 WHEREAS, members are focused on the effectiveness of women in the cause of 2 good government, political education, and principles of the Republican Party; and 3 WHEREAS, the club's motto is "A Softer Side of a Stronger Nation" which embodies 4 the principles and beliefs of the organization; and 5 WHEREAS, the Capital City Republican Women work cohesively with the national 6 and state federations to develop and organize initiatives that promote, support, and preserve 7 the conservative ideals and principles of the Republican Party at all levels of government. 8 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana 9 does hereby commend the Capital City Republican Women on the occasion of its fifth 10 anniversary and does hereby commend its members for their efforts and dedication to 11 community service and for fostering awareness of the American political system for future 12 generations. 13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the 14 president of the Capital City Republican Women, Wanza H. Bell. The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair. DIGEST SR 195 Original 2015 Regular Session Guillory Commends the Capital City Republican Women on its 5th anniversary. Page 2 of 2