2015 Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195 BY SENATOR GUILLORY A RESOLUTION To commend the Capital City Republican Women on its fifth anniversary. WHEREAS, the first organizational meeting of the Capital City Republican Women was held on February 27, 2010, and was formed to instill Republican values in young women in the business world and to participate in political campaigns of Republican candidates; and WHEREAS, the club is a local organization in Baton Rouge whose charter was granted by the National Federation of Republican Women and approved by the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women; and WHEREAS, the Capital City Republican Women is the fortieth club to join the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women; and WHEREAS, the installation of officers and the charter ceremony were held on June 17, 2010, at the Governor's Mansion; and WHEREAS, the Capital City Republican Women has eleven charter members, eleven additional active members, twelve associate members, and membership in the club continues to grow; and WHEREAS, it is an energetic, dynamic, and compassionate club committed to making a difference in the Baton Rouge community; and WHEREAS, members are focused on the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government, political education, and principles of the Republican Party; and WHEREAS, the club's motto is "A Softer Side of a Stronger Nation" which embodies the principles and beliefs of the organization; and WHEREAS, the Capital City Republican Women work cohesively with the national and state federations to develop and organize initiatives that promote, support, and preserve the conservative ideals and principles of the Republican Party at all levels of government. Page 1 of 2 SR NO. 195 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Capital City Republican Women on the occasion of its fifth anniversary and does hereby commend its members for their efforts and dedication to community service and for fostering awareness of the American political system for future generations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the president of the Capital City Republican Women, Wanza H. Bell. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2