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. 2-18 _____________________________________ 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. 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate