89R12685 BPG-D By: Troxclair H.R. No. 570 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Texas Federation of Republican Women designed its 40 Under 40 Fellowship to promote engagement in the political process and to build stronger leaders across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Created for women between the ages of 18 and 40, especially those in early career stages, the fellowship offers professional development and networking opportunities; in addition, mentors can provide advice in such areas as personal branding, establishing a professional online presence, and cultivating relationships; and WHEREAS, TFRW provides an avenue for women to influence policy and to help develop and elect Texas leaders, and the organization energetically supports Republican candidates and fosters party unity; moreover, it encourages Republican women to run for office and trains them to become highly effective in civic life; and WHEREAS, Affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women, TFRW is one of the largest women's political organizations in the nation; in accordance with the core values of the Republican Party, it endorses a commitment to government by the people and to active participation by citizens in the political process; the group strives to inform Texans about public policy and energize grassroots efforts for positive change; in recent election cycles, members have logged nearly four million hours as campaign volunteers, and they also accept special assignments on a year-round basis; and WHEREAS, Citizen involvement is essential to the dynamism of our form of government, and through its 40 Under 40 Fellowship, the Texas Federation of Republican Women is motivating more women to take active roles in advancing the principles they hold dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Federation of Republican Women for its 40 Under 40 Fellowship initiative and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.