SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 837
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Press Women of Texas on the occasion of the
organization's 120th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Press Women of Texas was founded May 10, 1893, in
Dallas; originally known as the Texas Women's Press
Association, it began with 34 charter members from 18 cities
across the state; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the organization has adhered
to its motto of "Lofty Aims and High Ideals"; only two years
after its founding, it received the highest honor awarded by
the World's Columbian Commission for its exhibit of books and
literature by women authors and journalists of Texas, and
three of its members have been named to the National Hall of
Fame of the National Federation of Press Women; and
WHEREAS, From its 1913 endorsement of women's suffrage to
its creation of a scholarship for women communications majors at
The University of Texas to its work in promoting a Status of Women
Commission, the organization has played a vital role in
supporting important women's issues; and
WHEREAS, Today, its members continue to be active at the
local, state, and national levels, sponsoring scholarships and
participating in competitions; they are truly deserving of
recognition for their many contributions in the arena of
professional journalism and communications; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the members of Press Women of Texas
on their exemplary work in promoting and supporting journalism
by women and extend best wishes for a memorable celebration of
the organization's 120th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 6, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate