78R17321 JH-D By: Noriega H.R. No. 1372R 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.