H.R. No. 1481
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carolyn Hodges has made invaluable contributions to
the Republican Party and to her fellow citizens as president of the
Texas Federation of Republican Women; and
WHEREAS, In the role of president, Ms. Hodges presides over
one of the most influential women's political organizations in the
country; with more than 10,000 members and 164 local clubs, the
Texas Federation of Republican Women actively supports Republican
candidates, in addition to encouraging Republican women to run for
elected office and training them to become effective advocates in
behalf of the state and national GOP; and
WHEREAS, During her affiliation with TFRW, Ms. Hodges has
been instrumental in organizing three trips to the U.S. Capitol,
and she has further shared her expertise as vice president of
special events and as a regional deputy president; she previously
served as president of the Greater Houston Council of Federated
Republican Women, an umbrella organization for over 30 clubs in
Southeast Texas, and she has held numerous leadership posts in the
club Village Republican Women; for her generous volunteerism, TFRW
recognized her on its 2009 list of "10 Outstanding" Republican
women, and she has also had the honor of representing Texas as a
delegate at the 2012 Republican National Convention; and
WHEREAS, This public-spirited Texan is a former teacher at
Memorial Middle School in Houston, where she taught geography,
history, and government and served as a department chair; her
previous political experience includes working in the offices of
U.S. Congressmen Bill Archer and John Culberson, both
representatives for the Houston area; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Hodges enjoys the love and
support of her husband, Tom, and their two children and
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Hodges has set an inspiring example of civic
and political engagement, and the members of the Texas Federation
of Republican Women are fortunate indeed to benefit from her
dedication and leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Carolyn Hodges for her service as
president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and extend to
her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Hodges as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Harless
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1481 was adopted by the House on April
18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House