H.R. No. 1232 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The members of Richardson Republican Women have been presented with a David Dewhurst Texas Federation of Republican Women Award in honor of their work in the 2008 general election; and WHEREAS, Richardson Republican Women tallied the most volunteer hours of any club of comparable size during the election season, and this effort is typical of the enthusiastic work the organization has performed throughout its history; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1958, Richardson Republican Women has undertaken a wide range of efforts to promote positive change on the local, state, and national levels; these have included community-focused outreach activities, literacy programs, and financial assistance projects for Texas public libraries; and WHEREAS, This hardworking group of civic leaders has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to strengthening involvement in their community's electoral process, and this award justly recognizes their dedication; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Richardson Republican Women on its receipt of the David Dewhurst Texas Federation of Republican Women Award and extend to all those involved with the club sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1232 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House