SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 619
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women
on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on April 25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women is one of
the largest women's political organizations in the country;
organized in 1955, 17 years after the National Federation of
Republican Women was formed, it is widely recognized for its
effectiveness in the election of Republican Party candidates to
city, county, state, and national offices; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Federation of Republican
Women spend countless hours researching issues and working on
behalf of Republican Party candidates; their goals include
education, training, and participation in government, and they
have played a key role in encouraging Republican women to run for
office; they also dedicate their efforts in support of community
service programs and literacy projects; and
WHEREAS, The organization's officers for the 2018-2019
biennium are Karen C. Newton, president; Glynis Chester, first
vice president; Diane Haddock, vice president, bylaws; Michele
Samuelson, vice president, campaign activities; Becky Berger,
vice president, finance; Julie Faubel, vice president,
legislation; Rhonda Lacy, vice president, membership; Linda
Hagler, vice president, programs; Marie Maggio, secretary; Cindy
Barberio Payne, treasurer; and Theresa Kosmoski, immediate past
president; and
WHEREAS, Through the commitment, hard work, and dedication
of federation members, women of all ages, ethnic groups, and
backgrounds have an increased awareness of political issues and
have recognized their importance in the political process; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Federation
of Republican Women for their exemplary accomplishments and
proclaim April 25, 2019, Texas Federation of Republican Women
Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson, Buckingham,
Campbell, Huffman,
Kolkhorst, Paxton
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate