H.R. No. 933
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of Richardson is
presenting candidate forums on April 17 and 20, 2023, in advance of
the May 6 general election; and
WHEREAS, The organization is partnering with the Richardson
Independent School District on April 17 for a public discussion
among candidates for two contested school board races; the group is
coordinating with the City of Richardson to host its April 20 event,
which will provide an opportunity to hear from candidates for the
mayoral seat and three of six city council seats; and
WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters was formed in 1920 with
the merger of the National Council of Women Voters and the National
American Women's Suffrage Association; its initial aim was to
assist newly enfranchised women seeking to exercise their right to
vote; as a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, it strives to
empower citizens of all backgrounds to participate in the political
sphere, and it has widened its vision to foster a more inclusive
democracy in which all Americans can see themselves represented in
our government; and
WHEREAS, Chartered in 1962, the Richardson chapter works
tirelessly to provide election information to voters through
nonpartisan voters guides as well as candidate forums; it also
conducts voter registration drives and produces a local Guide to
Elected Officials; in addition, it studies public policy issues,
such as land use, education, public health services, and the local
city charter, and develops a consensus; it has championed many
reforms over the years, from unified polling places and televised
city council meetings to better regulation of child care
facilities, expansion of city parks, and inclusion in the Dallas
Area Rapid Transit Rail System; and
WHEREAS, An informed citizenry is vital to the continued
strength of our democracy, and for more than six decades, the League
of Women Voters of Richardson has helped area residents gain the
knowledge and insight required to participate more meaningfully in
our electoral process; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the League of Women Voters of Richardson
on the occasion of its April 2023 candidate forums and extend to its
members sincere best wishes for continued success in their
important endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Ramos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 933 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House