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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The member clubs of Rotary District 5830 are |
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gathering in Paris, Texas, on May 15 and 16, 2009, for the |
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district's annual conference, and this occasion provides a fitting |
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opportunity to honor the many beneficial initiatives of Rotary |
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International and the admirable individuals who make up this |
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regional organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded in 1905 in Chicago |
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and has become one of the world's largest nonprofit service groups, |
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with some 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs around the globe; and |
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WHEREAS, Upholding the motto "Service Above Self," Rotary |
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members have undertaken numerous endeavors to help others; they |
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place a special emphasis on assisting people in developing |
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countries by sponsoring medical, educational, and clean water |
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projects and have been very active in efforts to eradicate polio; |
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moreover, Rotary Clubs promote understanding by offering |
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international scholarships, exchange programs, and humanitarian |
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grants; and |
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WHEREAS, Rotary District 5830 is composed of 45 clubs that |
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are located in the Piney Woods region of Northeast Texas as well as |
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in adjacent counties in Oklahoma and Arkansas; these groups have |
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had notable success in carrying forth the Rotary mission, and their |
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many accomplishments will be celebrated as part of the district |
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conference; and |
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WHEREAS, The annual gathering also includes a range of other |
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enjoyable and inspiring events; legendary football coach Gene |
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Stallings is speaking at the kickoff lunch, Group Study Exchange |
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teams from Australia and Finland will make presentations, and |
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attendees will have numerous opportunities to socialize and take |
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part in benefit activities to support Rotary projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their generosity and dedication, the |
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members of Rotary District 5830 are striving to make the world a |
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better place, and they may take justifiable pride in their many |
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positive achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commemorate the Rotary District 5830 Conference and extend |
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to the participants sincere best wishes for a productive gathering; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Rotary District 5830 as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |