H.R. No. 870 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For half a century the Melrose Civic Club has served 1-2 Houston residents with its exemplary dedication to community 1-3 service and its longstanding record of involvement in civic 1-4 activities; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Founded on May 12, 1944, with the goal of developing 1-6 civic pride, instilling a sense of common purpose throughout the 1-7 Houston community, and enhancing the quality of life for area 1-8 residents, the club has adhered steadfastly to the principles that 1-9 were the basis of its creation; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Offering an opportunity to work for the betterment 1-11 of the community, it has attracted some of the most dynamic and 1-12 civic-minded community leaders in the area, and today 170 members 1-13 are pledged to continue the club's proud tradition of selfless 1-14 citizenship and to promote goodwill and fellowship; and 1-15 WHEREAS, It is indeed fitting that the members of this 1-16 legislative body join with the many Houston residents who have 1-17 benefitted from the club's dedication to community service in 1-18 saluting this fine organization and expressing sincere appreciation 1-19 for its many contributions over the years; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby honor the Melrose Civic Club of Houston on the 1-22 occasion of its 50th anniversary and commend all of its members, 1-23 past and present, who have made it a highly respected part of the 1-24 community; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for the members of the Melrose Civic Club as an expression 2-3 of high esteem by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-4 of high esteem by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-5 Bailey 2-6 H.R. No. 870 2-7 _______________________________ 2-8 Speaker of the House 2-9 I certify that H.R. No. 870 was adopted by the House on May 2-10 30, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-11 _______________________________ 2-12 Chief Clerk of the House