H.R. No. 755
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 25 years, the Cooke County Republican Women have
worked tirelessly to advance the goals and values of the Republican
Party in Texas; and
WHEREAS, This notable organization was established as an
affiliate of the Texas Federation of Republican Women on October
21, 1991, by founders Shirley Newton, Ann Scivally, Monica Lamb,
Maxine Cole, Edythe Rodgers, Essie Fae Scott, Audrey Silvernale,
Mary Fellers, Rita McCreary, and Carol Washburn; the women were
further aided by two experienced political volunteers and new
arrivals to Cooke County, Marcia Saunders and Pat Peale, whose
knowledge and insight helped the club to become an active force in
local politics; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Ms. Saunders and Ms. Peale,
the Cooke County Republican Women coordinated grassroots
activities to earn support for Republican candidates, and they also
held fund-raisers and sought out prominent Republican speakers;
their efforts were instrumental in turning the tide on the
Democratic Party's long-standing dominance in Cooke County
government, and within a decade and a half, almost all the elected
offices in the county were held by Republicans; and
WHEREAS, Following the example of engaged citizenship set by
their founders, the Cooke County Republican Women continue to
promote a stronger party and a more unified, informed, and
enthusiastic base of Republican voters, and they may take pride in
their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the founders of the Cooke County
Republican Women on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and extend
to all those associated with the club sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Cooke County Republican Women as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 755 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House