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2014 SESSION

14103063D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 142
Offered February 28, 2014
Commending the Hampton Roads Republican Women's Club.
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Patron-- Yancey
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WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club has served the community and promoted an interest in education and civics among area women for 57 years; and

WHEREAS, founded in March of 1957, the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club was one of the first such organizations chartered by the Virginia Federation of Republican Women; and

WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club serves the Republican Party in the Commonwealth by supporting candidates and encouraging women to run for public office; and

WHEREAS, under the leadership of Lou Call, the club’s current president, the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club meets monthly to keep members informed of relevant issues; the group focuses its activities on education, communication, fundraising, and training; and

WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club works diligently to better the community, participating in many local activities and service projects; and

WHEREAS, in honor of the organization’s active involvement and exceptional service, the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club has received the Diamond Award, the highest club achievement award given by the National Federation of Republican Women, almost 50 times; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club hereby be commended on the occasion of the organization’s 57th anniversary in 2014 for promoting an interest in civic involvement among women in Hampton Roads; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Lou Call, president of the Hampton Roads Republican Women’s Club, as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for the organization’s service to the community throughout its long history.