SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Lavaca and DeWitt Counties and Texans across
the state in celebrating May 6, 2009, as The Republican Women of
Yoakum Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, With a mission to promote Republican philosophy
in the surrounding area, The Republican Women of Yoakum have
played an important role in their community; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Women of Yoakum have provided
unstinting support to the men and women serving in the armed
forces; the club participates in the 6X9 program, making afghans
for injured service members, and it has donated telephone cards
worth almost $1,500 to Brooke Army Medical Center outpatients;
and
WHEREAS, This outstanding organization has demonstrated
support and devotion to the area's young people, donating books
to local schools, sponsoring an essay contest on the United
States Constitution for high school students, and providing
pocket-sized copies of the Constitution to high school seniors;
and
WHEREAS, The club's community involvement also includes
providing a Christmas tree to the museum, organizing numerous
educational programs, and serving as a gold sponsor for a local
hospice group; it is truly deserving of recognition for its many
contributions to the people of Lavaca and DeWitt Counties; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the members of The Republican Women
of Yoakum on their service to the community and extend to them
best wishes for a memorable and rewarding Day at the Capitol;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate