H.R. No. 616
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Young Republicans of Magnolia High
Schools are visiting the State Capitol on March 13, 2017, to learn
more about the legislative process; and
WHEREAS, A chapter of the National Teen Age Republicans and
High School Republicans of Texas, the club includes students from
both Magnolia and Magnolia West High Schools; the members strive to
educate others about the political process and the ideals of the
Republican Party, and they support local and national candidates
and demonstrate their values through community service; and
WHEREAS, The club was founded in October 2015, and the
following month, members launched Teens Helping Teens, which raised
$1,000 to provide holiday gifts for youth in need; in 2016, the club
awarded several scholarships, and it won seven awards at the High
School Republicans of Texas State Convention, including Most
Outstanding High School Republican Club in Texas; and
WHEREAS, During its second year, the club has continued its
charitable endeavors; it also participated in the presidential
campaign and has welcomed a number of guest speakers on such topics
as the U.S. Constitution, freedom of speech, and the nation of
Israel; and
WHEREAS, The continued vitality of our democracy depends on
engaged citizens, and through their noteworthy endeavors, the
members of the Young Republicans of Magnolia High Schools are
setting a sterling example for others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Young Republicans of Magnolia High
Schools on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol and
extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable
experience; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bell
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 616 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House