81R3499(26) JH-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 98
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Oliver Underwood of Houston has served with
distinction as a precinct chair, making lasting contributions to
the residents of the local area and helping to strengthen the Lone
Star State's representative form of government; and
WHEREAS, Precinct chairs play an integral role in the
electoral process, and their efforts to promote their parties'
candidates are part of a proud and vital tradition that has helped
assure that the voices of all citizens are heard; and
WHEREAS, The value of these dedicated community leaders has
been recognized by the members of the Texas Legislature, who in 2007
established the second Tuesday in January as Volunteers for
Democracy Day, which honors precinct chairs and other individuals
who enable the state's democratic system of balloting; and
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate to take this opportunity to
recognize an outstanding Texan who has devoted time and energy to
help maintain open and fair participation in area elections; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Oliver Underwood for serving as a
precinct chair and extend sincere best wishes to this
public-spirited individual for continued success and achievement;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Oliver Underwood as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.