H.R. No. 772 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, For more than a decade, members of the Greater Dallas Republicans have played an active role in political and civic affairs in their community; and WHEREAS, The Greater Dallas Republicans was established in 2000, with Jim Stephens, Rosella Hutchinson, Mike Manna, Alexandra Fincher, and Joe Pena among its founding members; in supporting its mission to advance the core conservative principles of fiscal responsibility and personal accountability, the group serves as a means through which area residents can gain a greater understanding of the political process, learn more about current events, and contribute to better government by helping to elect candidates who share their values; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization sponsors an array of events that foster engaged citizenship, including opportunities to meet with elected officials, support military service members, and exchange ideas with other like-minded citizens; and WHEREAS, Through their grassroots political activity and their efforts to galvanize participation in the democratic process, members of the Greater Dallas Republicans are making a lasting difference in their community, and they may take great pride in their impressive record of civic involvement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the Greater Dallas Republicans for the group's 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 organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 772 was adopted by the House on March 20, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House