SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 489 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the members of the Republican women's clubs from Senate District 5 who are visiting the Capitol on the occasion of Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day; and WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women was established in 1955 to make it possible for women to have an influence on the way all levels of government manage such vital issues as health, crime, education, taxes, and financial security; and WHEREAS, Representing Senate District 5 at the legislative day are Republican Women of Brazos Valley, Grimes County Republican Women, Robertson County Republican Women, Walker County Republican Women, Williamson County Republican Women, Republican Women of Milam County, Georgetown Area Republican Women, and Northwest Austin Republican Women; and WHEREAS, The members of these outstanding organizations have played a central role in furthering the federation's goals of electing Republicans to office, educating voters, encouraging Republican women to run for office, and inspiring broader participation in the political process; and WHEREAS, The women of these clubs have been instrumental in the success of Republican Party candidates in Senate District 5, and it is truly fitting that they receive special recognition for their hard work and dedication; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Republican women's clubs in Senate District 5 on their contributions to the Republican Party of Texas and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable and productive visit to Austin on Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate