SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 239 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club for its exemplary efforts to get people involved in the political process; and WHEREAS, The Greater Houston Pachyderm Club is a chapter of the National Federation of Pachyderm Clubs and an official allied organization of the Republican National Committee; and WHEREAS, The club was founded to provide a practical means for broad citizen participation in politics, to facilitate political education and the dissemination of information on the political system, and to promote the development of political leaders; and WHEREAS, The club's members and guests meet each week to hear presentations from such civic leaders as elected officials, candidates for office, and governmental agency directors; in order to provide equal treatment, the club does not endorse candidates in primary elections or take any action that might influence the party's selection of candidates; and WHEREAS, Through the years, the club has provided outstanding leadership in the quest to improve government through citizen participation, and it is truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club on its efforts to promote citizen participation in politics and extend to its members best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the club as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Huffman ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate