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BULLETIN: The Meyerland Area Democrats will feature Rev. William "Bill" Lawson and State Senator Rodney Ellis at their Monday, January 20, 2014 "Monthly Meeting" to be held at Fadi's Mediterranean Grill at 7:00P.M. - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO - The regular monthly meeting of Meyerland Democrats is held at Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill at 4738 Beechnut across from Meyerland Plaza. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but attendees pay for their own food and drinks. Check out "events" for info on our monthly speaker.
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FROM ART PRONIN
President, Meyerland Area Democrats
Meyerland Area Democrats Club Meets on the 3rd Monday/Monthly
FADI'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
4738 BEECHNUT ACROSS FROM MEYERLAND PLAZA
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77096
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President, Meyerland Area Democrats
Meyerland Area Democrats Club Meets on the 3rd Monday/Monthly
FADI'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
4738 BEECHNUT ACROSS FROM MEYERLAND PLAZA
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77096
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Our January 20th meeting will feature two extraordinary Houstonians: Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, civil rights leader and founder of Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church, and State Sen. Rodney Ellis. The focus will be on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his work and how we can continue it.
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ABOUT REVEREND WILLIAM LAWSON
Rev. Lawson as a young minister became involved in the Houston civil rights movement, participating in sit ins. In 1962, he and others founded Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church. Dr. King and Lawson formed a friendship. Rev. Lawson was offered by Dr. King a chance to helm the Houston chapter of SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), which he gladly accepted.
In 1964, King came to Houston and addressed Lawson’s church. It was an act of courage on the part of both men as the FBI and the leadership of the National Baptist Convention told everyone in Houston to not permit King to speak. However, Lawson did so anyway. King risked his life to come.
Rev. Lawson led the effort to desegregate Houston. He has continued the fight for justice for Latinos, women, the poor and others.
In 1996, his 50th anniversary of being a minister, the Houston community honored him with the creation of a non-profit advocacy agency called WALIPP, the William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity. That agency has gone before public officials and bodies on behalf of the underclass, and has established two single-gender charter schools for boys and girls. WALIPP has also constructed 50 units of apartments for seniors in Houston’s Third Ward.
Finally, the agency is pulling together community development groups, churches, civic clubs, and local governments to redevelop the Third Ward so that aggressive real estate development will not expel all who need affordable housing.
Rev. Lawson retired in 2004 as head of Wheeler Ave. Church.
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ABOUT SENATOR RODNEY ELLIS
State Sen. Rodney Ellis was elected to the Texas Senate in 1990 and has been a lead voice for reform in the criminal justice system, civil rights and equality. He has passed over 600 bills.
Some of the legislation he passed includes: the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act which has stiffened the fines and jail time for committing acts of hate, The Texas Fair Defense Act which allows for more resources for the defense of indigent defendants, the 2001 Texas Dream Act, legislation expanding post conviction DNA analysis, and legislation improving voter access.
Before his election to the Texas Senate, Senator Ellis served three terms as a member of the Houston City Council and as chief of staff to the late U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland. He holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Southern University, a master's degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Ellis also studied at Xavier University of New Orleans and the London School of Economics.
Rodney Ellis is married to Licia Green-Ellis and has four children.
Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts PROMPTLY at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but attendees pay for their own food and drinks. We meet at Fadi’s Grill, 4738 Beechnut Houston Tx 77096.
See all you of you there,
Art Pronin
President, Meyerland Area Democrats
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ABOUT THE MEYERLAND AREA DEMOCRATS CLUB
Meyerland Area Democrats Club (SW Houston) meets 3rd Monday/month at Fadi's Restaurant, 4738 Beechnut near Meyerland Plaza. 6:30 Dinner, 7 pm mtg/speaker
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MISSION OF THE MEYERLAND AREA DEMOCRATS CLUB
Our mission is simple: to organize, turnout and engage the Meyerland community's Democrats. In addition, our efforts to reach out to those new to politics and who want to participate are at the vital heart and soul of our club. We welcome those interested in the Democratic Party to come to our monthly meetings which usually features a wonderful speaker. People of ALL AGES will find themselves welcomed to join our club and participate!
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Meyerland Area Democrats Club primarily includes residents of election precincts in the Meyerland area of Southwest Houston. Members are dedicated to the election of Democratic candidates and the promotion of issues of concern to Democrats. The club is one of Texas' and certainly one of Houston's most politically active organizations. MeyDems have organized the highest voter turnout precincts in Harris County and have raised funds for Democrats locally and statewide.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The regular monthly meeting of Meyerland Democrats is held at Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill at 4738 Beechnut across from Meyerland Plaza. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but attendees pay for their own food and drinks. Check out "events" for info on our monthly speaker.
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FROM AUBREY R. TAYLOR
President, Aubrey R. Taylor Communications
Publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine
The individuals asking for your support below are not connected unless otherwise noted. To discuss your inclusion below, please call Aubrey R. Taylor directly at: (832)894-1352 at your earliest convenience.
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FROM AUBREY R. TAYLOR
President, Aubrey R. Taylor Communications
Publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine
The individuals asking for your support below are not connected unless otherwise noted. To discuss your inclusion below, please call Aubrey R. Taylor directly at: (832)894-1352 at your earliest convenience.
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YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014 MONTHLY MEETING HOSTED BY THE MEYERLAND DEMOCRATS CLUB
We would also like to take this moment to encourage you to take part in a few other very important events and elections listed below. The 2014 Texas Democratic and Republican Primary Elections taking place on Tuesday, March 4th are extremely important. Early voting for the 2014 Democratic and Republican Primaries will take place from Tuesday, February 18th through Friday, February 28th.
The winning candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries will then compete for your vote and support in the November General Midterm Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014. So, it doesn't matter whether you're a Democrat or Republican, you must participate in your party's primary to have the best slate of candidates on the ballot in November.
The winning candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries will then compete for your vote and support in the November General Midterm Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014. So, it doesn't matter whether you're a Democrat or Republican, you must participate in your party's primary to have the best slate of candidates on the ballot in November.
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MARCH 2014 - REMINDER
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MARCH 2014 - REMINDER
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DEMOCRAT DALE HENRY IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION IN TEXAS
Please make a mental note that Democrat Dale Henry is asking for your vote and support in his bid to gain the Democratic nomination for the Texas Railroad Commission. He needs to defeat fellow Democrat Steve Brown in the Democratic Primary to accomplish this goal. You can begin voting for Dale Henry for Texas Railroad Commissioner on Tuesday, February 18th, during the early voting period. This note is a paid political ad by the Dale Henry for Texas Railroad Commissioner Campaign.
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MARCH 2014 - REMINDER
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DEMOCRAT SANDRA J. PEAKE IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION FOR HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
MARCH 2014 - REMINDER
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DEMOCRAT SANDRA J. PEAKE IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION FOR HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
Please make a mental note that Sandra J. Peake is asking for your vote and support in her bid to win the Democratic nomination for District Judge for the 246th District Family Court in Harris County, Texas. Peake must defeat fellow Democrat Julia Maldonado to accomplish this goal. You can begin voting for Attorney Sandra J. Peake in the race for Harris County District Judge for the 246th District Family Court on Tuesday, February 18th, during the early voting period. This note is a political ad paid for by Sandra Peake in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.
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MARCH 2014 - REMINDER
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MARCH 2014 - REMINDER
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DEMOCRAT ALLECIA LINDSEY POTTINGER IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION FOR HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
Please make a mental note that Allecia Lindsey Pottinger is asking for your vote and support in her bid to win the Democratic nomination for District Judge for the 280th District Court in Harris County, Texas. Pottinger must defeat fellow Democrat Barbara J. Sadler to accomplish this goal. You can begin voting for Attorney Allecia Lindsey Pottinger in the race for Harris County District Judge for the 280th District Court on Tuesday, February 18th, during the early voting period. This note is a political ad paid for by Allecia Lindsey Pottinger in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.
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MAY 2014 - REMINDER
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MAYOR ALLEN OWEN IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 MAYORAL ELECTION FOR MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS
Please make a mental note that Mayor Allen Owen is asking for your vote and support in his bid for re-election in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 Mayoral in Missouri City, Texas. Early voting for the May 10, 2014 Mayoral Election in Missouri City, Texas begins on Monday, April 28, 2014 and ends on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Don't forget to vote in this important election. This note is a paid political ad by the Allen Owen for Mayor Campaign.
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MAY 2014 - REMINDER
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MAYOR FRANK JACKSON IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 MAYORAL ELECTION FOR PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS
Please make a mental note that Mayor Frank Jackson is asking for your vote and support in his bid for re-election in the Saturday, May 10, 2014 Mayoral Election in Prairie View, Texas. Early voting for the May, 10, 2014 Mayoral Election in Prairie View, Texas begins on Monday, April 28, 2014 and ends on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Don't forget to vote in this important election. This note is a paid political ad by the Frank Jackson for Mayor Campaign.
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NOVEMBER 2014 - REMINDER
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REPUBLICAN SEAN SEIBERT IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IN THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 MIDTERM GENERAL ELECTION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
Please make a mental note that Sean Seibert the Republican running for United States Congress for the 18th Congressional District of Texas is asking for your vote and support in his bid to unseat U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 General Midterm Election. Early voting for the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 General Midterm Election in Texas will begin on Monday, October 20th and end on Friday, October 31st. Don't forget to vote in this important election. This note is a paid political ad by the Sean Seibert for Congress Campaign.
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ATTENTION ALL DEMOCRATS
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BULLETIN: Senator Wendy Davis is widely considered the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas. By (CLICKING HERE) you will find the list of other candidates who are participating in the 2014 Democratic Primary Election. Early voting for the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Democratic Primary in Texas begins on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 and ends on Friday, February 28, 2014. Reynaldo "Ray" Madrigal is also running for Governor of Texas in the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Democratic Primary.
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ATTENTION ALL REPUBLICANS
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BULLETIN: Greg Abbott is not running for re-election for Texas Attorney General in the March 4, 2014 Texas Republican Primary. Abbott is instead running for the Republican nomination for Governor of Texas. Governor Rick Perry has decided to not run for re-election. Other candidates running for the Republican nomination for Governor of Texas are: Miriam Martinez, Lisa Fritsch, and SECEDE Kilgore. Early voting for the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Republican Primary in Texas begins on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 and ends on Friday, February 28, 2014. By (CLICKING HERE) you will find the list of other candidates who are participating in the 2014 Democratic Primary Election.
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