85R7793 JCD-D
By: Davis of Harris H.R. No. 153
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Civic-minded women from across the Lone Star State
are gathering in Austin on April 6, 2017, to celebrate Texas
Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women was
established in San Antonio in October 1955; with more than 300
delegates present, the organizing convention was led by
Mrs. Malcolm Milburn, and it resulted in the election of Mrs. R. D.
O'Callaghan as the first president; in the six decades since its
inception, the organization's membership has grown to include
nearly 10,000 participants in 164 local clubs throughout Texas,
making it one of the largest women's political groups in the
country; and
WHEREAS, With the goals of educating the electorate,
encouraging women to run for office, and electing Republican
candidates, TFRW produces quarterly publications and works closely
with the Republican Party to train volunteers and provide support
for local and statewide campaigns through voter registration and
outreach activities, political rallies, forums, and legislative
day events; and
WHEREAS, This notable organization embodies a spirit of
public engagement, and its members may indeed reflect with great
pride on the exemplary model of citizenship they have set for their
fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 6, 2017, as Texas Federation of
Republican Women Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome
to the members of the organization who are visiting on this day.