78S40936 DS-D

By:  Bonnen                                                       H.R. No. 246



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Angleton Lions Club is celebrating its 75th 
anniversary on May 15, 2004, and this occasion presents an ideal 
opportunity to commend this group for its contributions to the city 
of Angleton; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the decades, the Angleton Lions Club has 
been an integral part of its community; it has been deeply involved 
in activities ranging from distributing food baskets to sponsoring 
youth sports teams and has organized events such as talent shows, 
magic shows, light bulb sales, garage sales, barbecues, pancake 
suppers, fish frys, and raffles that have succeeded in raising 
thousands of dollars for city residents; group members have given 
their time to improving area parks by building picnic tables and 
installing playground equipment; and
	WHEREAS, Along with managing youth and neighborhood 
programs, Lions Clubs are known worldwide for their services to the 
blind and visually impaired and, for several years, Angleton's 
local chapter has conducted a project that has furnished thousands 
of pairs of glasses for the city's schoolchildren; and
	WHEREAS, One of the venerable organizations of Angleton, the 
Angleton Lions Club can now look back with great pride on a history 
of dedicated and compassionate service to the city that spans three 
quarters of a century; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Angleton 
Lions Club on its 75th anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Angleton Lions Club as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.