83R12850 LB-D
By: Harless H.R. No. 1193
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Civic-minded women from across the Lone Star State
are gathering in Austin on April 18, 2013, to celebrate Texas
Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women was
established in San Antonio in October 1955; with more than 300
delegates present, the organizing convention was led by Mrs.
Malcolm Milburn, and it resulted in the election of Mrs. R. D.
O'Callaghan as the first president; in the 58 years since its
inception, the organization's membership has grown to include more
than 10,000 participants in over 160 local clubs throughout Texas;
and
WHEREAS, With the goals of educating the electorate,
encouraging women to run for office, and electing Republican
candidates, TFRW produces quarterly publications and works closely
with the Republican Party to train volunteers and provide support
for local and statewide campaigns; and
WHEREAS, This notable organization embodies a spirit of
public engagement, and its members may indeed reflect with great
pride on the exemplary model of citizenship they have set for their
fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 18, 2013, as Texas Federation of
Republican Women Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome
to the members of the organization who are visiting on this day.