82R12523 JNC-D By: Carter H.R. No. 870 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the Bentwood Republican Women's Club of Dallas play an active and vital role in their North Texas community; and WHEREAS, This notable group is an affiliate of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, which boasts more than 10,000 members and 164 clubs throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Bentwood Republican Women works diligently to promote the principles and candidates of the Republican Party and to actively encourage Republican women to run for office; and WHEREAS, Under the leadership of president Barbara Nelson, the group trains women to become effective volunteers and undertakes special projects in behalf of the party, while also working to promote an informed electorate; and WHEREAS, Through their grassroots political activism, members of the Bentwood Republican Women's Club are making a lasting difference in their community, state, and nation, and they may take justifiable pride in their rich history of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor the Bentwood Republican Women's Club for its many accomplishments and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.