Margaret “Midge” Hiebeler, mother Margaret Meece , was born in 1924 on November 17. Margaret has been taking care of her for about 2 years. She was bedridden and could not talk. Alzheimer is a horrid and cruel disease. She is now free from pain and with her Husband Otis in Heaven. Praise our Lord!
Her funeral will be held:
Tuesday – February 20, 2018 at 10:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
1100 Carter Creek Blvd
Bryan, Texas 77802
Please keep Margaret, Patrick and their family in your prayers.
Saturday, February 10th
10:00 AM. – 1:00 P.M.
Republican Party of Brazos County
1640 Briarcrest Drive , Suite #122
Bryan, TX 77802
Please Contact Taylor Mattox at (501) 804-9644 or moc.t1560875807tobba1560875807gerg@1560875807xotta1560875807mt1560875807 if you have any questions
Dear Friends,
Over the past two years, we’ve accomplished so much together. We successfully orchestrated one of the largest, most financially successful state conventions in recent history. We oversaw the largest primary election in Texas history, and then played a monumental role in helping elect Donald Trump as our new president. We shepherded in more Republican elected officials than we’ve ever had before in Texas, and we’ve developed our most aggressive and targeted engagement program in party history. These past two years have been some of the most rewarding of my life. I cannot tell you what a privilege it is to work alongside each of you and to fight daily for something that matters so much to people across our great state.
But these past two years have also been tough. With the fluctuations in the oil industry, my family struggled to financially stay afloat. At one point, I even had to sell off equipment just to keep my business in the black. While the financial struggles were significant, I knew that the work we were doing at the RPT was just as important. So we persisted. The work we were doing- the things we were accomplishing- made it all worth it.
However, my finances were not the only thing that took a hit. Over the past two years, I’ve spent over 80{24e2faabf6c4e4c68c7d1e5171a75367baed607248a00a7b284da03699b04829} of my time away from home. Whether in Austin or speaking to Republicans across Texas, serving as State Chairman took a considerable amount of time away from home. While we were making great strides in our party, my family was suffering. These past two years have been a whirlwind of activity and success, but they’ve also been a series of absences. A few weeks ago, my daughter called to tell me that my grandchildren missed their grandpa. And it broke my heart. I may have sacrificed time, money, and business for this position, but the people making the biggest sacrifice are my 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and my beautiful wife Becky.
Two weeks ago, my wife and I took a week-long cruise. What was intended to be a quick week away to rest and relax turned into an opportunity to have a real conversation about where our life was at.
Friends, this job is hard. The time commitment, financial commitment, stress, and overwhelming responsibility takes its toll. After a lot of prayer and reflection, I’ve decided that it is time for me to focus on my family. A few minutes ago, I submitted my resignation, effectively immediately, to our RPT secretary.
Please know this is not a decision I make lightly. It is after long conversations with my family and lots of prayer that I’ve come to the conclusion that this is the best decision for me and my family. I wanted you to be the first to know. Two years ago, the SREC elected me to serve in this important role. We’ve grown together. Though we may not always agree, I’ve come to view each of you as my “political family.” I am so grateful for the confidence you’ve placed in me, the sacrifices you’ve all made to help lead this party, and the successes we’ve had together. I am confident that each of you will continue to lead this party with conviction and intention.
When I first took on this role, it was my vision that our Party would be more united. After one of the most divisive primary elections and heated legislative sessions in recent history, our Party needs to work harder than ever to come together. A party that is fractured by anger and backbiting is a party that will not succeed. It is no secret that our party is divided into factions. It is also no secret that those factions frequently throw rocks at each other. As I prepare to leave this role, my hope is that every faction of this party will treat each other with kindness and respect. Though we may disagree on certain issues, we are all part of the same Republican, conservative family. When we work together and treat each other with respect, we are stronger.
My second goal was for our party to look more like Texas. We live in a diverse state. As the demographics continue to change, our state will soon have a majority-minority voting age population. If we do not continue to make efforts to engage in the diverse communities across Texas, our state will turn blue. This is no longer just a possibility, it is an inevitable reality if we fail to act. Over the past two years, engagement has been my biggest passion. We’ve taken unprecedented strides, and we’ve generated remarkable results. As the SREC selects who will serve as your next state chairman, I encourage them to find someone with this same passion. If we do not engage in the diverse communities across Texas, we will lose the state, then the nation, and there may be no coming back.
Serving as your State Chairman has been one of the greatest honors of my life. As we prepare for this transition, please know that I will always be here to support the great work you are doing. What makes our party special is an unwavering commitment to family values. For every true Republican, the order is God, family, politics. Today, I’m choosing to be there for my family.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Tom
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Mike McCleary lost his only grandchildren, Madison and Tanner, in a tragic Jourdanton, TX car accident Wednesday, January 18th.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McClearys as they come to grips with this unimaginable loss. We are praying God’s peace that passes all understanding to surround and comfort this wonderful family.
If you’d like to help, a Go Fund Me page has been set up. You may read more about this family’s history in our community in The Eagle.
The 2016 National GOP Convention will be held in Cleveland, Ohio from July 18-21, 2016.
Click here for the Official National Convention Website
2016 National Delegate Q&A
The 2016 Texas State Republican Convention will be held in Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Thursday May 12th-Saturday May 14th.
**If you would like more information about the convention process, resolutions, and how to become a delegate- CLICK HERE.
**For media inquiries or press credentials, CLICK HERE.
Important Dates:
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Exhibit Booth and Sponsorship Information:
If you would like to reserve an exhibitor booth, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions about your booth reservation, please contact Amy Blakely atmoc.l1560875807laeru1560875807tnev@1560875807yleka1560875807lbyma1560875807.
**Please note that reservation of a booth does not automatically guarantee the approval of your application. All applications are subject to review by the Officials Committee.
The sponsorship packages are listed on the left hand side of the booth website under “Official Sponsorship Packet”. If you have any questions, or would like more information about sponsorships, please contact Krystle Alvarado atmoc.o1560875807darav1560875807lanav1560875807illus1560875807@elts1560875807yrk1560875807.
You may also see a summary of the sponsorship packets by clicking HERE.
Grassroots Club:
The Republican Party of Texas Grassroots Club is unique to the RPT. For just $8.25/month or $99/year you help the RPT expand the outreach of our grassroots movement while continuing the conservative momentum in the state.
In exchange for your invaluable support you receive special perks, like removal from our email and telemarketing lists, exclusive invitations to our quarterly tele-townhall calls, and most importantly- you get to enjoy early bird specials and events at the State Convention.
However, the early bird specials are only available to Grassroots Club members that sign up before the State Convention. You don’t want to miss out! SIGN UP NOW!
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Who did best in the debate on September 16th? What do you think of the Republican leadership? We want your opinion.
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FROM THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS:
We have had such great feedback regarding the Platform Process Review Committee’s (PPRC) survey; Chairman Mechler decided to extend the survey period until July 15th! Our committee has received an incredible number of responses from grassroots activists across Texas, and now we want to hear from you.
As members of the newly formed Platform Process Review Committee, we have been tasked with reviewing both the structure of the next RPT Platform and the process by which it will be adopted at the 2016 RPT State Convention. One way we will achieve this is through our PPRC survey:
Click to complete the PPRC survey.
Please note: It is not the purpose of this committee to address specific content, such as issues or platform planks, as this is within the purview of the delegates at the 2016 RPT State Convention.
Thank you for your feedback in this important process; hearing from grassroots activists like you is a vital component to our committee’s work.
Sincerely,
Platform Process Review Committee
Amy Clark, Committee Chair & Vice-Chairman, RPT
Merri Easterly, SREC-SD 10
Linda Kinney, SREC-SD 25
Bonnie Lugo, SREC-SD 13
Mike McCloskey, SREC-SD 5
Mark Ramsey, SREC-SD 7
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