H.R. No. 1531
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sandy Greyson has been elected as president of the
League of Women Voters of Dallas, and this occasion provides a
fitting opportunity to recognize this noteworthy organization; and
WHEREAS, Formed within the National American Woman Suffrage
Association in 1920, the League of Women Voters promotes the
informed and active participation of citizens in government, and it
influences public policy through education and advocacy;
throughout its history, this nonpartisan political organization
has sought to empower citizens to shape better communities
worldwide and to maintain diversity within its membership; and
WHEREAS, Members of the League of Women Voters study relevant
policy issues and host continuing discussions to form positions
based on group consensus before the organization may take action on
the issue or advocate for a particular cause; in addition, through
the League of Women Voters Education Fund, the group conducts voter
service initiatives and helps citizens learn about public policy
issues at all levels of government; and
WHEREAS, In June 2009, Sandy Greyson begins her term as
president of the League of Women Voters of Dallas; Ms. Greyson is a
former Dallas City Council member who represented District 12 from
1997 to 2005 and served as the chair of the transportation
committee; and
WHEREAS, With its strong commitment to education, the League
of Women Voters of Dallas is helping to ensure that more Texans
become engaged participants in the political process, and Sandy
Greyson promises to be a strong and effective leader of this
dedicated group; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the League of Women Voters of Dallas and
its president-elect, Sandy Greyson, and extend to its members
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the League of Women Voters of Dallas as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Kent
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1531 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House