By:  Madla                                       S.R. No. 262
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to honor WIMODAUSIS
    1-3  Chapter Number 141, Order of the Eastern Star, on the momentous
    1-4  occasion of its 75th anniversary; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star was conceived as a
    1-6  benevolent organization through which Master Masons in good
    1-7  standing and their female family members could work side by side
    1-8  in the service of their communities and their country; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Chief among the many notable men and women who have
   1-10  belonged to WIMODAUSIS Chapter Number 141 over the years are its
   1-11  worthy patrons and matrons; Putt D. Mathis and Elizabeth Frazee
   1-12  were the first to assume the honors and duties that are associated
   1-13  with these commendable positions when the chapter was chartered by
   1-14  the General Grand Chapter of Texas on October 11, 1917; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Since that time, the organization has been blessed
   1-16  by valuable insight provided by such fine leaders as Worthy Matron
   1-17  A. N. Brown and Worthy Patron R. W. Stappenbeck, Sr., who presided
   1-18  when the organization celebrated its 25th anniversary and Worthy
   1-19  Matron Jessie Coleman and Worthy Patron Milton Theis who served
   1-20  the organization well in its 50th year; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, The chapter's recent 75th anniversary was an occasion
   1-22  that will long be remembered by the group's current worthy matron
   1-23  and patron, Jessie C. Campos and Salvador A. Campos, Jr., and the
    2-1  more than 240 men and women who constitute the membership of this
    2-2  exemplary organization; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, In accordance with the honorable principles of the
    2-4  Order of the Eastern Star, which emphasize love of God, country,
    2-5  and family, WIMODAUSIS Chapter Number 141 has made many significant
    2-6  contributions to the betterment of its community and state over the
    2-7  course of its rich history, and it is indeed deserving of special
    2-8  recognition and praise for its continuing contributions in this
    2-9  regard; now, therefore, be it
   2-10        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-11  73rd Legislature, hereby honor WIMODAUSIS Chapter Number 141,
   2-12  Order of the Eastern Star, on the memorable occasion of its 75th
   2-13  anniversary and extend warmest best wishes to all who have
   2-14  contributed their time and energies to the success of this laudable
   2-15  organization through the years; and, be it further
   2-16        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared
   2-17  as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.
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   2-19                                        President of the Senate
   2-20                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-21                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-22                                 the Senate on February 22, 1993.
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   2-24                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-25                                 _____________________________________
    3-1                                         Member, Texas Senate