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H.R. No. 190
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The La Grange Noon Lions Club, a service
organization that assists people locally, across the State of
Texas, and around the world, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in
2003; and
WHEREAS, Members of the La Grange club actively maintain the
Lions tradition of support for sight-preservation efforts and help
for the visually impaired; they have contributed to the Lighthouse
for the Blind program through the annual Lions broom and mop sale,
and their organization is a 100% Club in its donations to the Lions
Eye Bank of Central Texas and the Lions World Services for the Blind
in Little Rock, Arkansas, one of the world's largest rehabilitation
centers for individuals who are blind or sight-impaired; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the La Grange Noon Lions Club has been a
100% Club in contributing to the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville for
25 consecutive years, as well as a 100% Club in donating to the
Lions Leader Dog program; club members have long supported the
Lions District 2-S5 Hearing Fund, the Texas Lions Foundation, and
the Lions Club International Foundation; the campaign to build St.
Mark's Medical Center, a new hospital in La Grange, has further
benefited from their generosity; and
WHEREAS, The La Grange Noon Lions Club has given outstanding
support to the youth of its community, providing scholarships to
many graduating seniors from La Grange High School, assisting the
Fayette County Junior Livestock Show, and sponsoring more than 50
participants in Boys State and over 35 participants in Girls State;
and
WHEREAS, For three-quarters of a century, members of the La
Grange Noon Lions Club have epitomized the ideals that stand at the
heart of the Lions Club mission and enriched the lives of countless
individuals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize October 12-18,
2003, as the 75th Anniversary Week of the La Grange Noon Lions Club
and extend to its members sincere best wishes for a joyful and
memorable celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the La Grange Noon Lions Club as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Cook of Colorado
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 190 was adopted by the House on
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House