By: Sims S.R. No. 477 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-3 in recognizing the Simpson Creek Extension Homemakers Club of 1-4 San Saba County on the grand occasion of its 60th anniversary 1-5 which was celebrated March 15, 1995; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The Simpson Creek Extension Homemakers Club 1-7 of San Saba County was organized by Mrs. Etta Ringglold on 1-8 March 31, 1935, in the home of Mrs. Walker Kirkpatrick; there 1-9 were 15 charter members and by 1936 membership had grown to 1-10 over 30; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In 1938, a clubhouse was built in a community 1-12 effort of volunteer labor and donations, and over the years, the 1-13 club sponsored a number of civic projects, including a quilt fair 1-14 and the San Saba County Pecan Food Show; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Club members have hosted annual Christmas parties 1-16 for their families and Thanksgiving feasts; in the summers, homemade 1-17 ice cream parties have been enjoyed by many; and 1-18 WHEREAS, This year the club has 17 active members and is part 1-19 of an on-going project of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service; 1-20 the current advisor is Joyce Marshall and programs are offered on 1-21 wellness, legislation, leadership, cultural arts, and natural 1-22 resources; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The Simpson Creek Extension Homemakers Club has been 2-1 a source of strength to the community for many years and has made 2-2 invaluable contributions to the residents of San Saba County; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 74th Legislature, hereby commend the members of this outstanding 2-6 club and extend congratulations and best wishes to them on the 2-7 occasion of the club's 60th anniversary; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-9 for them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on March 20, 1995. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate