R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The River Oaks Lady Lions Club is celebrating its
 1-2     40th anniversary on April 7, 2001, and this presents an opportune
 1-3     occasion to honor this fine association for its many outstanding
 1-4     accomplishments; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, An auxiliary of the River Oaks Lions Club, the Lady
 1-6     Lions Club was originally formed to encourage fellowship among the
 1-7     wives of Lions Club members, to further the goals of the Lions
 1-8     Club, and provide volunteer assistance for social services; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, the Lady Lions have made
1-10     significant contributions to the community, especially through
1-11     fund-raising efforts, and have been great supporters of the
1-12     Castleberry ISD, providing scholarships to students; this
1-13     outstanding organization also gives food and clothing to needy
1-14     families and participates in community activities such as the
1-15     annual Easter Egg Hunt; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Led by President Mearl Ellis and charter member Opal
1-17     Hinkle, the Lady Lions Club includes members Caron Brown, Carol
1-18     Byrom, JoAnn Butler, Mary Collins, Mary Earwood, Marjorie Gaddis,
1-19     Patsy Griffin, Peggy Holland, Christine McKown, Flo McKown, Lucille
1-20     Neal, Mary Pitner, Neva Timm, Sue Vaughn, Georgia Walker, Char
1-21     White, and Dorothy Wright; and
1-22           WHEREAS, The good works performed by these members today are
1-23     a continuation of a 40-year tradition that has benefited the area
1-24     in many immeasurable ways; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby commend the River Oaks Lady Lions Club on its
 2-3     40th anniversary and extend to its members very best wishes for
 2-4     continued success; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for the members of the River Oaks Lady Lions Club as an
 2-7     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Geren
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 624 was adopted by the House on April
         4, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House