[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 200 (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  CELEBRATING THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROCKWALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN 
                              WOMEN'S CLUB

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 47th 
anniversary of the Rockwall County Republican Women's Club (RCRW) and 
commend their advocacy for conservative values.
  In 1976, Jim and Gerry Glasgow founded the RCRW shortly after moving 
to Rockwall, Texas. At the time, there were only a handful of 
Republicans in Rockwall who regularly met to discuss the future of 
politics. Furthermore, the community lacked a group dedicated for 
Republican women interested in political activism. After much 
deliberation and consultation, Billie Tuttle was soon selected to serve 
as the first President of the RCRW.
  On May 10, 1976, the RCRW held its first general meeting in Lakeside 
Village. In its first meeting, there were about twenty participants, 
but this number quickly skyrocketed when the RCRW hosted its first 
campaign rally in the summer of 1980. Local newspapers estimated that 
over 5,000 people attended the rally and barbecue, including the 
Governor of Texas, U.S. Senators, and many more! From knocking on 
Rockwall residents' doors to phone banking at the campaign 
headquarters, the RCRW has consistently delivered in its commitment to 
mobilizing Republican voters and provide essential community outreach. 
RCRW members have annually participated in numerous community service 
projects to assist students and families in need, especially during the 
holiday season.
  I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol in recognition of this historic occasion. Furthermore, I am 
honored to recognize the accomplishments of the RCRW in its mission to 
educate, empower, and support the women of Rockwall County. I wish them 
continued success for many more years to come.

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