82R6747 BPG-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 340
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly a quarter-century, Texas Democratic
Women has encouraged participation in civic life; and
WHEREAS, Affiliated with the National Federation of
Democratic Women, Texas Democratic Women was founded in 1987 and is
headquartered in Austin; it promotes increased political
engagement by women and emphasizes the local, grassroots aspects of
politics; and
WHEREAS, The organization serves as a communication network
for existing Democratic women's organizations, and it unites Texans
from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, ethnicity,
occupation, geographical location, and interests; supplementing
its statewide training conferences and workshops, local chapters
offer a range of valuable programming, including informational
talks by guest speakers and discussions of local, state, and
national issues; and
WHEREAS, Providing opportunities to connect, exchange ideas,
and contribute to the public discourse, Texas Democratic Women
fosters political activism and volunteerism, and its members are
working to make a positive and lasting difference across the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Texas Democratic Women for 24 years of
service and extend to its officers and members sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.