By: Gallegos S.R. No. 135 1-1 By: Gallegos S.R. No. 135 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Benemerita Sociedad Mutualista Obrera Mexicana 1-4 is celebrating its 65th anniversary on February 21 and 22, 1997, 1-5 and the Texas Senate takes great pleasure in honoring the 1-6 organization on this august occasion; and 1-7 WHEREAS, On Friday night, February 21, an awards ceremony 1-8 will be held followed by a mixer, with guests treated to food, 1-9 refreshment, and a movie; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The center will host a Houston community reception 1-11 honoring the wife of one of the center's past presidents and three 1-12 of the oldest active members; the reception will be the largest 1-13 event held in the 65-year history of the organization; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The Saturday luncheon will honor several dignitaries 1-15 as well as some of the oldest active members for their hard work 1-16 and dedication; a live band will provide an evening of listening 1-17 and dancing enjoyment at no charge to the public; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Established in Houston, Texas, on February 21, 1932, 1-19 Benemerita Sociedad Mutualista Obrera Mexicana primarily serves the 1-20 elderly Hispanic community; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Dedicated to the welfare of seniors, the center 1-22 provides the elderly with nutritious food and disburses information 1-23 to senior citizens concerning such vital issues as insurance and 2-1 health; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Benemerita Sociedad Mutualista Obrera Mexicana offers 2-3 a necessary service to the Hispanic community, serving as a social 2-4 center for East End seniors to meet and become better acquainted; 2-5 now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 75th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Benemerita 2-8 Sociedad Mutualista Obrera Mexicana for their devotion to the 2-9 senior citizens of Houston's East End; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-11 distinguished group as an expression of the appreciation and high 2-12 regard of the Texas Senate. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on February 10, 1997. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate