OUR HISTORY

Tri-County Republican Women of Senatorial District 17 and Congressional District 22 in Texas was established on November 16, 1993. The club's name was chosen because three counties, Brazoria, Galveston, and Houston, are where the members reside.

The first meeting was held in a small Mexican restaurant with the depiction of the "true Texas" theme. There were eleven charter members that day who studied the procedure for organizing the club and the purpose of the Texas Federation of Republican Women's standing rules.

The first year saw involvement in elections, fundraising, and commitments to local charities including the Christian Helping Hand, the Women's Center of Brazoria County, The Adult Reading Center, and bolunteering at local libraries. This involvement continues today. During the first two years, we sent to three delegates to TFRW and the state convention.

In 1995, our organization received The National Federation of Republican Women's Gold Award. We also attended the Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women's luncheon where First Lady (then the governor's wife) Laura Bush purchase the Tri-County Republican Women's centerpeice for her twin daughters.

In 1996, our Past President was honored at the State Convention's "Tribute to Women". We also volunteered to do office work for candidates seeking election.

We believe THAT
the right of the individual to achieve the best that is within him, as long as he respects the rights of others, is the source of our Nation's strength.

government exists to protect the freedom of opportunity in which each individual's creative ability can flourish.

the government activities should be limited to those things which people cannot do at all, or cannot do so well for themselves.

the most effective government is governement closest to the people.

those who cannot provide for themselved should be assisted by goth government and society, but that every effort should be made to help them become self-supporting, productive citizens with pride in their independence

In 1997, our charity work continued with contributions to organizations like Cancer Awareness, and the Barbara Bush Literacy Program. A "fundraising" tradition was started this year - the "High Tea" with Mrs. Nolan Ryan as the Keynote Speaker. On the day the George Bush Libreary in Bryan, Texas was dedicated, members assisted dignitaries who were traveling to and from Houston hotels. One of our own was awarded "One of the Ten Most Outstanding Women" at the TFRW convention in Lubbock. The club received the John Tower Award of Excellence by TFRW and the Outstanding Achievement Diamond award by NFRW. That year, our President stated that "...our members became more aware of the political process in the Republican Party and ..."

In 1998, the charity work grew to include a Hospice at the Houston Medical Center, a United Way program for tutors teaching adults to speak English, and a coordinated program with the HOST project to mentor children at a local school. TCRW also began a "fundraising" tradition - taking bus trips to local venues like a tour of the George Bush Library, and observing the bluebonnets in Austin. Because of our continued growth and accomplishments the President of TCRW said, "...the strength of the Tri-County Republican Women lies in the willingness of all its members to work together for the success of the Republican Party."

In 1999, a new goal was set to become better informed about the Republican Women's organization, its political functions and impact. An Executive Committee was formed to support this goal. Fundraising and Community Service continued - The Hospice, Literacy, Cancer, and High Tea. Again, our organization was honored. This time by the Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women and the "Top 10 in Texas". The President remarked, "The membership of a club is the most important asset. To have a working and happy membershiip showing that Republican Women care is the measure of a good club. We met the challenges and together we made it happen!"

Our history is rich and our organization has received many honors and supported many causes. Please continue to read our history.

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equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity belong to all, regardless of race, creed, age, sex or national origin.

the preservation of our Nation and the security of our citizens depend upon the Constituion, the laws, and the courts, and that respect for them is the responsibility of every individual.

government is accountable for maintaining sound money and responsible economy. Individual rights, liberties and properties are continually eroded when citizens are oppressed by ecessive taxation, inflation, goverment wase and over-regulation.

government is responsible for national defense and that only a strong America can remain a free America.

it is absolutely essential to maintain a strong national defense posturesin order that we may at all times negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness, in our continuing efforts toward world peace and friendship.

these concepts are the foundation of our national strength and that the REPUBLICAN PARTY, which is comitted to their preservation, is the party of today and the PARTY FOR THE FUTURE.