81R4297 MG-D
By: Harless H.R. No. 454
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Civic-minded women from across the Lone Star State
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 recognize April 16, 2009, as Texas Federation of
Republican Women Day at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
members of the organization who are visiting on this day.