By Geren H.R. No. 624 77R10897 MW-D 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.