83R8005 MGR-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 732
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than half a century, the Richardson
Republican Women's Club has made significant contributions to its
North Texas community; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1958, the club has continually expanded
its efforts to promote positive change through its participation in
many worthy endeavors; to that end, members have devoted their time
and energy to donating books to the library and dictionaries to
third-graders at local schools and to assisting area families in
various ways; moreover, they support American troops at home and
abroad, making and delivering personalized quilts and sending cards
and care packages; and
WHEREAS, The club has garnered numerous accolades, winning
the top awards from the National Federation of Republican Women and
the Texas Federation of Republican Women since 1995 as well as
certificates from the state and county party organizations; in
addition, the group has been the recipient of special honors for
participation, activity, and teamwork; members who have earned
individual recognition include Susan Fischer, who received the
Dallas County Council of Republican Women Anita Hill Award in 2011,
June Rentmeester, who was selected as one of the 10 top Republican
Women in Texas, and Jan Woody, who was named Volunteer of the Year
for Senate District No. 8 by the state Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, The active engagement of citizens in the political
process is the foundation of American government, and the members
of the Richardson Republican Women's Club have furthered that vital
tradition as a result of their outstanding volunteerism through the
decades; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Richardson Republican Women's Club for
its notable contributions to the community 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.