H.R. No. 1188
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Farmers Mutual Aid Association of Washington
    1-2  County will mark an important milestone on June 28, 1995, when
    1-3  members gather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this
    1-4  distinguished institution; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Since June 1895, this organization has provided
    1-6  low-cost property insurance for the rural residents of Washington
    1-7  County and its surrounding areas; the association was established
    1-8  by a small group of farmers in the Prairie Hill community, and
    1-9  today more than 1,200 members remain dedicated to providing
   1-10  affordable financial security to their fellow Texans; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Recognized as one of the oldest mutual insurance
   1-12  companies in the Lone Star State, the Farmers Mutual Aid
   1-13  Association of Washington County represents the success and
   1-14  security that can be achieved when Texans work together for their
   1-15  common good, and it is indeed worthy of special recognition on the
   1-16  occasion of its centennial celebration; now, therefore, be it
   1-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-18  Legislature hereby honor the Farmers Mutual Aid Association of
   1-19  Washington County on its 100th anniversary and extend to its
   1-20  members warmest best wishes for many more years of continued
   1-21  success; and, be it further
   1-22        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   1-23  prepared for the Farmers Mutual Aid Association of Washington
   1-24  County as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
    2-1  Representatives.