SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 854

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Dramatic Order of Knights and Princesses of Omar of 
the Grand Court Order of Calanthe Jurisdiction of Texas on the 
occasion of their state convention; and
	WHEREAS, Founded May 30, 1897, on the principles of 
fidelity, harmony, and love, the Dramatic Order of Knights and 
Princesses of Omar has provided generations of service to its 
community; and
	WHEREAS, Established to promote benevolence and charity 
and to improve the well-being of mankind, this commendable 
organization has created numerous programs through the years to 
further these goals; and
	WHEREAS, To promote the involvement of young people in 
society, a youth auxiliary was formed in 1907, and a scholarship 
fund was begun in 1954; during the Great Depression, the Grand 
Court Order of Calanthe lent $46,000 to Paul Quinn College for 
building construction; and
	WHEREAS, Celebrating over a century of community service, 
this outstanding organization is holding its state convention 
July 3 through 5, 2005, in Houston; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the Dramatic Order of Knights 
and Princesses of Omar of the Grand Court Order of Calanthe 
Jurisdiction of Texas for their history of service and 
achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this fine organization as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 11, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate