R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The American Legion hall in Donna enjoys a long and 1-2 distinguished history, and it is a privilege to join the people of 1-3 this town in recognizing this treasured building; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Constructed in 1920, this unique edifice is the 1-5 world's oldest American Legion hall and it was designated a 1-6 historical landmark in the 1960s; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The building is home to the Donna Hooks Fletcher 1-8 Museum, which contains memorabilia, photos, and artifacts from the 1-9 town's founding, as well as numerous other articles and items of 1-10 interest; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the American Legion hall in 1-12 Donna has served various purposes that range from hosting 1-13 functions, such as barbecues and community dances, to being a 1-14 meeting place for organizations like the Texas State Guard and the 1-15 Donna chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Founded in 1906, Donna, a bustling, evolving 1-17 community 14 miles northeast of McAllen, has continued to grow and 1-18 prosper while embracing its past, and it is most appropriate that 1-19 the people of this noteworthy town receive special legislative 1-20 recognition as they celebrate an important part of their city's 1-21 heritage; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby honor the people of Donna and all those 1-24 associated with its storied American Legion hall and extend to them 2-1 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-2 further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the citizenry of Donna as an expression of high regard 2-5 by the Texas House of Representatives. Wise _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 11 was adopted by the House on January 10, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House