SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 428
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women
on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on April 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one of
the largest women's political organizations in the country;
organized in 1955, 17 years after the National Federation of
Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its
effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to
city, county, state, and national offices; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican
Women spend countless hours researching issues and working on
behalf of Republican Party candidates; their goals include
education, training, and participation in government, and they
have played a key role in encouraging Republican women to run for
office; they also dedicate their efforts in support of community
service programs and literacy projects; and
WHEREAS, The organization's officers for the 2014-2015
biennium are Jody Rushton, president; Debra Coffey, first vice
president-special events; Theresa Kosmoski, vice
president-bylaws; Janis Holt, vice president-finance; Cheri
Creekmore, vice president-campaign activities; Rachel Woods,
vice president-legislation; Kim Chambers, vice
president-membership; Rhonda Lacy, vice president-programs;
Gail Entrekin, treasurer; Carol Van De Walle, secretary; Carolyn
Hodges, immediate past president; and Pam Meyercord,
parliamentarian; and
WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication
of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and
backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and
have recognized their importance in the political process; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Federation
of Republican Women for their exemplary accomplishments and
proclaim April 16, 2015, Texas Federation of Republican Women
Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
Bettencourt Estes Nichols Bettencourt Estes Nichols
Bettencourt Estes Nichols
Birdwell Fraser Perry Birdwell Fraser Perry
Birdwell Fraser Perry
Burton Hall Schwertner Burton Hall Schwertner
Burton Hall Schwertner
Campbell Hancock Seliger Campbell Hancock Seliger
Campbell Hancock Seliger
Creighton Huffines Taylor of Galveston Creighton Huffines Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Huffines Taylor of Galveston
Eltife Huffman Taylor of Collin Eltife Huffman Taylor of Collin
Eltife Huffman Taylor of Collin
Kolkhorst Kolkhorst
Kolkhorst
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 24, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Bettencourt Estes Nichols
Birdwell Fraser Perry
Burton Hall Schwertner
Campbell Hancock Seliger
Creighton Huffines Taylor of Galveston
Eltife Huffman Taylor of Collin
Kolkhorst