By Kolkhorst H.R. No. 497 77R9149 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The year 2001 marks the 100th anniversary of Minnie 1-2 B. Williams Chapter No. 531 of the United Daughters of the 1-3 Confederacy (UDC), and this historic milestone provides a fitting 1-4 opportunity to recognize this enduring group and its dedicated 1-5 members; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This distinguished organization was chartered in 1-7 1901 as Tom Green Chapter No. 531 of the Texas Division of United 1-8 Daughters of the Confederacy; Minnie Bassett Williams, a well-known 1-9 Brenham civic leader and direct descendant of the sister of Thomas 1-10 Jefferson, was elected the chapter's president and served in that 1-11 capacity until her passing in 1916; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In 1928 the chapter was renamed as a tribute to 1-13 Mrs. Williams, whose selfless service included terms as vice 1-14 president of the Texas Division of UDC and as vice president and 1-15 secretary of the United Charities Association in Texas, as well as 1-16 involvement with numerous civic and philanthropic organizations in 1-17 Brenham and throughout the Lone Star State; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A valued part of the 3,500-member-strong state UDC, 1-19 the chapter has performed many altruistic deeds during its century 1-20 of existence; in 1936, it served as host for the Texas Centennial, 1-21 celebrating that grand occasion with 35 chapters from across the 1-22 state; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In addition to visiting the State Capitol, the 1-24 Minnie B. Williams Chapter plans to celebrate its centennial with a 2-1 number of commemorative activities, including the presentation of 2-2 Military Service Awards to deserving veterans in the Brenham area; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, This esteemed group has long provided invaluable 2-5 community service to the citizens of Brenham, and it is most 2-6 appropriate to honor its members as they celebrate 100 years of 2-7 dedication to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Minnie B. 2-10 Williams Chapter No. 531 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy 2-11 and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable observance.