84R18691 BK-D
By: Gonzales H.R. No. 1851
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The College Republicans at Texas is marking a
significant milestone in its history with the celebration of its
65th anniversary in 2015; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest political organizations on The
University of Texas at Austin campus, the group was established on
January 1, 1950, to engage and educate students while advancing the
principles of the Republican Party; it is recognized as a federated
chapter of the Texas College Republicans and the College Republican
National Committee; and
WHEREAS, Members attend weekly meetings to connect with
public officials and increase their knowledge of important issues
of the day; in recent years, the group has been fortunate to host
such speakers as State Comptroller Susan Combs, Lieutenant Governor
David Dewhurst, and Karl Rove; and
WHEREAS, Led by Amy Nabozny and Andrew Jackson during the
2014-2015 school year, the organization is active in political
campaigns, lobbying, party building, and community activism, and it
has helped connect members to meaningful internship opportunities;
a number of alumni have gone on to successful careers in government
and politics, including as consultants, campaign managers, and
elected officials; and
WHEREAS, For well over half a century, the College
Republicans at Texas has served as a platform for the expression of
conservative views at UT and as a vehicle through which young Texans
can develop their potential as the Republican leaders of tomorrow;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the College Republicans at Texas on the
65th anniversary of its founding and commend the members for their
civic engagement; 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.