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78S30410 MMS-D

By:  Cook of Colorado                                             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.