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                                                                  H.R. No. 287



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The PALS Social Club in San Antonio marked the 
milestone of its 80th anniversary on December 18, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The club was founded in 1925 by Vivian Lowery 
Vincent and three friends, who coined the group's name from the 
motto "Pleasant Attitude Toward Life"; dedicated to providing young 
African American women with positive role models, as well as 
promoting social and civic awareness, cultural dignity, pride, and 
a sense of self, PALS hosted its first debutante presentation ball 
in 1927, and the event has since become a treasured tradition that 
continues to this day; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, the members of PALS have upheld 
the worthy ideals set forth by the organization's founders, setting 
a sterling example of civic engagement and leadership; their many 
good works have earned them not only the respect of the community 
they serve, but recognition from the United Negro College Fund and 
the National Council of Negro Women; and
	WHEREAS, For eight decades, the women of PALS have 
contributed greatly to the vitality of San Antonio's African 
American community, and the club will undoubtedly continue to 
impact the lives of countless young Texans for years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate all those 
associated with PALS Social Club on the organization's 80th 
anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the PALS Social Club as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 287 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House