SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 477
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women
on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on April 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one of
the largest women's political organizations in the country;
organized in 1955, 17 years after the National Federation of
Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its
effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to
city, county, state, and national offices; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican
Women spend countless hours researching issues and working on
behalf of Republican Party candidates; they also dedicate their
efforts in support of community service projects and other worthy
causes; the organization's officers for the 2008-2009 year are
Toni Anne Dashiell, president; Rebecca Williamson, first vice
president; Jo Konen, vice president bylaws; Carol Hanle, vice
president campaign activities; Mary Mayo, vice president
finance; Marilyn Davis, vice president legislation; Hazel Roman,
vice president membership; Judy Smith, vice president programs;
Susan Fischer, secretary; Jan Ott, treasurer; Borah Van
Dormolen, immediate past president; and Melinda Fredricks,
parliamentarian; and
WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication
of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and
backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and
have recognized their importance in the political process; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Federation
of Republican Women for their exemplary accomplishments and
proclaim April 16, 2009, Texas Federation of Republican Women
Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas
Senate.
Nelson Nelson
Nelson
Averitt Fraser Ogden Averitt Fraser Ogden
Averitt Fraser Ogden
Carona Harris Patrick Carona Harris Patrick
Carona Harris Patrick
Deuell Hegar Seliger Deuell Hegar Seliger
Deuell Hegar Seliger
Duncan Huffman Shapiro Duncan Huffman Shapiro
Duncan Huffman Shapiro
Eltife Jackson Wentworth Eltife Jackson Wentworth
Eltife Jackson Wentworth
Estes Nichols Williams Estes Nichols Williams
Estes Nichols Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
Nelson
Averitt Fraser Ogden
Carona Harris Patrick
Deuell Hegar Seliger
Duncan Huffman Shapiro
Eltife Jackson Wentworth
Estes Nichols Williams