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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the members of the Daniels Cross Elks Lodge 1578, who |
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are gathering in Dallas on June 3, 2023, to celebrate the |
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renaming of the lodge in honor of Olious Donald "O. D." Evans Sr.; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Part of the Improved Benevolent and Protective |
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Order of Elks of the World, Daniels Cross Elks Lodge 1578 was |
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founded in 1967 with 25 inaugural members; named in honor of |
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William A. Daniels and John Cross, the organization works to |
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promote the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love, and |
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fidelity; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization's new name, Daniels Cross Evans |
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Elks Lodge 1578, pays tribute to the legacy of a longtime member |
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of the lodge; after joining in 1968, the late O. D. Evans held a |
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number of leadership positions with the organization; a highly |
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respected and adept leader, O. D. Evans was elected Exalted Ruler |
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in 1996 and, as the executive officer, continued to serve in the |
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role for more than two decades; he was also president of the Texas |
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Elks State Association and held national office as the Grand |
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Esteemed Lecturing Knight from 1998 until his passing in 2021; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the lodge's members have |
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maintained a proud tradition of service and fellowship, and it is |
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a privilege to join them in recognizing the 52 years of service |
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and dedication of O. D. Evans to Elks Lodge 1578 on this important |
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milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the |
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rededication of Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge 1578 and extend to |
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its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |