H.R. No. 161 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Tyler Woman's Forum has long played an active 1-2 role in making the community it serves a better place in which to 1-3 live and raise a family; and 1-4 WHEREAS, When the Forum was founded in April 1923, it 1-5 comprised three organizations that were literary in nature; by the 1-6 1930s, the group's burgeoning membership had grown to encompass 1-7 eight organizations, whose members had turned their attention to 1-8 undertaking projects that would be of significant benefit to 1-9 citizens throughout the greater community; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In 1932, the Tyler Woman's Forum was instrumental in 1-11 the construction of the Tyler Woman's Building on land that was 1-12 donated by Judge and Mrs. Sam Lindsey; shortly thereafter, the 1-13 group played a pivotal role in the founding of the Tyler Public 1-14 Library; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Other achievements of lasting import were soon to 1-16 follow, including the planting of trees around the Tyler Square and 1-17 the establishment of the Fruit Palace, which is known today as the 1-18 popular East Texas Fair; and 1-19 WHEREAS, During World War II, this dedicated group also 1-20 supported the war effort by making bandages and bridal gowns that 1-21 were shipped to England; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The Tyler Woman's Building serves today as a visible 1-23 reminder of the vast contributions made by the Tyler Woman's Forum 1-24 since its founding; as a result of the organization's dedicated 2-1 efforts, the building has developed throughout the years into a 2-2 multipurpose meeting place for the East Texas Symphony and 14 other 2-3 organizations and churches that gather there on a weekly basis; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In light of the group's remarkable achievements, it 2-5 is fitting that the Tyler Woman's Forum be honored for its 2-6 outstanding service; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby commend the Tyler Woman's Forum for the many 2-9 exemplary contributions it has made to the betterment of its 2-10 community; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the Tyler Woman's Forum as an expression of high 2-13 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.