HR570 - Recognizing the Texas Federation of Republican Women for its 40 Under 40 Fellowship initiative.

  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.