H.R. No. 1372



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On May 28, 2003, the Houston East End Lions Club is 
celebrating its 75th anniversary, and the occasion provides a 
fitting opportunity to recognize this noteworthy civic 
association; and
	WHEREAS, The first suburban Lions Club in Texas, the Houston 
East End Lions Club was organized by W. H. Teagarden and led by 
president W. J. Stoner; the club boasted 40 members when its charter 
was issued on May 10, 1928; and
	WHEREAS, Today the Houston East End Lions Club is under the 
leadership of president Augustine Marcellus; the organization is 
part of the International Association of Lions Clubs, which 
includes members in approximately 44,600 clubs located in more than 
190 countries; and
	WHEREAS, Truly exemplifying the motto "We Serve," the Houston 
East End Lions Club supports the community through many significant 
endeavors, such as providing eye care for needy children, funding 
programs for handicapped and diabetic children,  and awarding 
college scholarships; and
	WHEREAS, For 75 years the Houston East End Lions Club has 
greatly benefited its community, and it is indeed appropriate to 
pay tribute to this exemplary organization at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Houston East End Lions Club on 
the 75th anniversary of its founding and extend sincere best wishes 
for continued success and happiness to all those associated with 
the club; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Houston East End Lions Club as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Noriega

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1372 was adopted by the House on May 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House