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      H.R. No. 1124       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Many proud members of the General Federation of   Women's Clubs of Texas are gathering at the State Capitol on May 13,   2025; and          WHEREAS, GFWC Texas is an affiliate of the international   General Federation of Women's Clubs; dedicated to improving lives   and enhancing communities through volunteer service, the   federation was founded in 1890 by Jane Cunningham Croly; she   recognized the value of supporting women's clubs across the country   in order to advance their efforts in behalf of education, better   working conditions, health care, and other reforms; and          WHEREAS, The federation's initial conference was held in   New York City; members of 61 women's clubs voted to form a larger   organization in order to make a greater impact, and GFWC received   its charter from the United States Congress in 1901; and          WHEREAS, Federated in 1890, GFWC Texas held its inaugural   annual convention in Tyler from April 27 to 29, 1899; it was   incorporated 15 years later; today, the state organization is   divided into districts to facilitate the exchange of information;   each club makes annual reports to the districts to keep state   officers apprised of their activities, programs, and   accomplishments; and          WHEREAS, The members of GFWC Texas have demonstrated a strong   commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities,   and their willingness to give of their time and talents sets an   outstanding example of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize May 13, 2025, as General Federation of   Women's Clubs of Texas Day at the State Capitol and extend to all   those in attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable and   enjoyable visit to Austin; 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.     Guillen     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1124 was adopted by the House on May   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House