Bill > SJR0376

This resolution honors the Tennessee Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) on the occasion of its seventieth anniversary, highlighting the organization's long history and significant contributions. The resolution traces the origins of Republican women's political organizing back to before women's suffrage, noting that the Republican Party early on recognized women's contributions to freedom. It details the national organization's founding in 1938 and the Tennessee chapter's establishment in 1955, with Alice Elder as its first president and Sharon Boreing serving as current president. The TFRW is recognized for its extensive community involvement, including programs focused on literacy, supporting armed services, and providing scholarships, as well as contributing hundreds of thousands of campaign volunteer hours and receiving numerous national achievement awards. The resolution celebrates the organization's ongoing political activism, including supporting Republican candidates through the Iris Fund PAC and contributing to the growth of Republican political power in Tennessee. Ultimately, the resolution extends best wishes to the TFRW and requests that an official copy be prepared for presentation.

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