H.R. No. 1315 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of San Jacinto Republican Women play an active and vital role in their Gulf Coast community; and WHEREAS, This notable group is an affiliate of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, which boasts more than 10,000 members and 165 clubs throughout the state; and WHEREAS, San Jacinto Republican Women works diligently to advance the issues of its party; the efforts of its members have helped to ensure the election of their candidates to numerous offices, and their accomplishments have increased the political awareness and effectiveness of hundreds of women by persuading them that their participation in the political process is vital; and WHEREAS, The organization's board includes president Tammie Nielsen and past president Pat Jones, as well as Debi Stinnett, Gayle West, Joanne Cade, Givvie Searcy, Cyndi Harrison, Kathy Haigler, Jackie Welch, and Debra Risinger; and WHEREAS, Members of the San Jacinto Republican Women are making a lasting difference through their grassroots political activism, and they may take justifiable pride in their rich history of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor the San Jacinto Republican Women for the group's many accomplishments and extend to the members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Legler ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1315 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House