Bill Text: GA SR329 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Red Coat Day; recognize March 4
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-19 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR329 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR329-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 329
By:
Senators Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Moody of
the 56th and Seabaugh of the 28th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Georgia Federation of Republican Women and recognizing March 4, 2009, as Red
Coat Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Federation of Republican Women (GFRW) began with the vision of Mrs.
Harold McGeorge and Margaret Twiggs after the two toured this state, organizing
the first clubs in Atlanta, Macon, Rome, Americus, and Blue Ridge, and the
organization held its first convention in January, 1957; and
WHEREAS,
the GFRW's mission is to educate and empower women for better government by
making their voices stronger in the issues important to women; and
WHEREAS,
the GFRW provides financial support and activation of grassroots efforts in
electing Republicans and helps train and elect women in office; and
WHEREAS,
members of the GRFW have access to valuable resources such as the organization's
Capital
Connection, political briefings, and the
National Federation of
Republican Women Magazine which provide
up-to-date information on political and governing issues important to women;
and
WHEREAS,
there are 31 local chapters of the GFRW working tirelessly to promote Republican
ideals, support candidates, and encourage service to community and
country.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the Georgia Federation of Republican Women for its outstanding work in politics,
women's issues, and advocacy and recognize March 4, 2009, as Red Coat Day at the
state capitol in its honor.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Federation of
Republican Women.
