By: Turner S.R. No. 842 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly 1-3 recognizes the Anderson County Chapter of the American Red Cross on 1-4 the occasion of its 75th anniversary which is being celebrated this 1-5 year; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The Anderson County Chapter of Red Cross volunteers 1-7 has consistently met the many needs and service requests of 1-8 communities throughout the county; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Anderson County Chapter received its charter 1-10 December 28, 1917, and for the past 75 years has served our country's 1-11 military personnel and their families and has come to the aid of 1-12 citizens during times of local and national disasters; and 1-13 WHEREAS, During World War I, the chapter's headquarters were 1-14 a gathering place for women to sew bandages, knit sweaters, and 1-15 organize donation drives; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The chapter provided disaster relief assistance 1-17 during the tornadoes of 1987 and raised funds for relief and sent 1-18 trained personnel to Florida and Puerto Rico; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In addition to services mandated by the American 1-20 Red Cross, the Anderson County Chapter has provided aid in coping 1-21 with individual and community emergencies and training in 1-22 cardiopulmonary resuscitation and lifeguarding; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Over the years, the chapter members have been 2-1 generous with their time and energy and have served in countless 2-2 community institutions that are essential to the well-being of Texans; 2-3 now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 73rd Legislature, hereby commend the Anderson County Chapter of the 2-6 American Red Cross on its many accomplishments and extend sincere 2-7 appreciation for its invaluable assistance to citizens throughout 2-8 the state; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-10 Anderson County Chapter of the American Red Cross as an expression of 2-11 high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the 2-15 above Resolution was adopted by 2-16 the Senate on May 4, 1993. 2-17 _____________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate