79R9444 MW-D

By:  Hardcastle                                                   H.R. No. 788



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rotary International celebrated its 100th 
anniversary on February 23, 2005, and this anniversary provides an 
opportune occasion to recognize not only the notable work of the 
international organization, but also the achievements of the Graham 
Rotary Club; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1905 by Paul Harris of Chicago, Rotary 
International strives to provide professionals  with opportunities 
for service projects and fellowship; today, the organization is 
made up of more than 30,000 clubs throughout the world, each making 
significant contributions to the community it serves; and
	WHEREAS, On an October evening in 1925, at a turkey dinner 
hosted by the Ladies of the Baptist Missionary Society in the 
basement of the First Methodist Church, the charter for the Rotary 
Club of Graham was given to the 21 original members, launching a 
tradition of outstanding service to that community; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the Graham Rotary Club have long 
benefited the Lone Star State through their continued support of a 
host of worthy projects; in addition to numerous  beautification 
projects for city parks and schools, Rotarians have also provided 
their leadership, time, talents, and financial support to a number 
of diverse endeavors for improving the quality of life, including 
Graham Regional Medical Center, Memorial Auditorium, 
Meals-on-Wheels, Graham Area Crisis Center, Child Advocacy Center, 
day-care centers, The Library of Graham, Crime Stoppers, and 
Habitat for Humanity; and
	WHEREAS, For more than a century, Rotarians worldwide have 
participated in projects that promote youth, health, literacy, 
peace, and understanding, and it is indeed a pleasure to join the 
Graham Rotary Club in celebrating its own enduring legacy of 
"Service Above Self"; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Rotary International on the 
occasion of its centennial anniversary and recognize the Graham 
Rotary Club for its many good works; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Graham Rotary Club as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.