H.R. No. 1069 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the Montgomery County Republican Women, North Shore Republican Women, and Lake Conroe Area Republican Women are gathering in Austin on April 16, 2009, to celebrate Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women was established in San Antonio in October 1955; with more than 300 delegates present, the organizing convention was led by Mrs. Malcolm Milburn, and it resulted in the election of Mrs. R. D. O'Callaghan as the first president; in the 53 years since its inception, the organization's membership has grown to include more than 10,000 participants in 167 chapters throughout Texas; and WHEREAS, With the goals of educating women on the political process, electing Republican candidates, and encouraging women to run for office, TFRW produces quarterly publications and hosts regular meetings that cover such issues as health, crime, and the economy; the organization also works closely with the Republican Party to train volunteers and provide support for local and statewide campaigns; and WHEREAS, This notable organization embodies a spirit of public engagement, and its members may indeed reflect with great pride on the exemplary model of citizenship they have set for their fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby welcome the members of the Montgomery County Republican Women, North Shore Republican Women, and Lake Conroe Area Republican Women to the Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable visit; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the groups as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Creighton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1069 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House