85S12640 JGH-D
By: Minjarez H.R. No. 360
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Northwest Democrats of Bexar County
are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their organization's
founding in 2017; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, a group of Democrats joined together to
engage voters and to carry the message, principles, and ideals of
the Democratic Party to 160 precincts in northwest Bexar County;
and
WHEREAS, In support of their mission, the organization has
worked for the election of Democrats at the local, state, and
national levels, registered voters, mobilized citizens to take
action on particular issues, and stimulated political activism and
awareness; and
WHEREAS, Starting in 1996, the group has mounted a full
campaign in the region during every election cycle; members knocked
on 25,000 doors in that first year, and today, they reach out to
more than 100,000 voters; they have also produced a countywide
newspaper for every election since 2008, featuring profiles of each
Democratic candidate; and
WHEREAS, The Northwest Democrats generously support
initiatives that benefit the greater community, including Meals on
Wheels, Adopt-a-Highway, Stuff the Bus, Project Cool, and the San
Antonio Food Bank, among others; they have also planted trees at
elementary schools in the Northside Independent School District;
and
WHEREAS, Over the past quarter century, the members of
Northwest Democrats have demonstrated admirable dedication and
commitment to their ideals, and they have strengthened our
democracy by playing a vital role in the political discourse of
Bexar County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Northwest
Democrats of Bexar County on their 25th anniversary and extend to
the group's members sincere best wishes for continued success; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Northwest Democrats as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.