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By:  Homer                                                        H.R. No. 302


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Joseph Ligon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution are commemorating the 90th anniversary of their chapter on May 15, 2004, with a luncheon and celebration at the Paris Golf and Country Club; and WHEREAS, The Joseph Ligon Chapter was founded in Paris on February 20, 1914, and received its charter on July 7, 1914; its founder, Mrs. Miriam Fort Gill, named the chapter for two of her ancestors, Captain Joseph Ligon, Sr., and Lieutenant Joseph Ligon, Jr., who served together in a troop of the Virginia militia during the American Revolution; and WHEREAS, Over the years, 43 women have served as regent of the chapter; the present regent of the Joseph Ligon Chapter is Mrs. Catharine Browning; and WHEREAS, Daughters of the American Revolution was created "to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism, and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty"; and WHEREAS, For nearly a century, members of the Joseph Ligon Chapter have worked to enhance awareness of American history and promote an appreciation of the ideals on which this country was founded; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of the Joseph Ligon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution on the occasion of their chapter's 90th anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable anniversary celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Joseph Ligon Chapter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.