SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Barbara Meeks, who was recently elected chair of the Galveston County Republican Party; and WHEREAS, A marketing consultant with experience in political consulting, Barbara Meeks served three years as a League City councilwoman in addition to having served as a Republican precinct chair for nearly 10 years; and WHEREAS, As chair of the Galveston County Republican Party, she intends to focus on improving the efficiency of the party's day-to-day operations and uniting party leadership to better serve the interests of constituents; she will also work to promote transparency and accessibility and to fill vacancies in the ranks of precinct chairs; and WHEREAS, She will also bring her experience as a candidate and public officeholder to bear in creating a candidate's job fair, offering potential candidates a one-stop informational session on campaign finance filing, advertising, and political strategies; and WHEREAS, In acknowledgement of her hard work and dedication, the State Republican Executive Committee has named her the 2011 Volunteer of the Year for Senate District 11; with her wealth of experience and dedication to public service, she is truly a valuable asset to the Republican Party of Galveston County and the Republican Party of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Barbara Meeks on her commitment to civic involvement and extend congratulations to her on her election as chair of the Galveston County Republican Party and her recognition as Republican Party Volunteer of the Year for Senate District 11; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Jackson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 27, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate