SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 257

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Altrusa International, Incorporated, of Lubbock, 
District Nine, on the occasion of its celebration for its Diamond 
Jubilee for naming a Woman of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, Altrusa International, Incorporated, is an 
organization of men and women who are dedicated to service and 
volunteerism; organized in 1917 during World War I, Altrusa 
derived its name from the first four letters of the word altruism 
and from USA for the United States of America; and
	WHEREAS, Altrusa International, Incorporated, of Lubbock 
was chartered in 1940, and in 1945, the club began honoring women 
who provided outstanding volunteer service to the Lubbock 
community; and
	WHEREAS, The Lubbock club focuses its service on literacy 
and sponsors five scholarships each year for senior girls in high 
school; funds for the scholarships are raised through the sale of 
the club's famous Indian tacos at the annual Arts Festival; and
	WHEREAS, The Lubbock chapter of Altrusa will celebrate a 
milestone with the naming of its 60th Woman of the Year at a 
banquet on March 10 at the Lubbock Women's Club, and it is an 
excellent occasion to pay tribute to this worthy organization; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend members of Altrusa International, 
Incorporated, of Lubbock, District Nine, for their valuable 
contributions to the Lubbock community and extend congratulations 
to the organization on honoring its 60th Woman of the Year; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Altrusa International, Incorporated, of Lubbock as an expression 
of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Duncan




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 28, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate