SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1050

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize El Maida Shrine Temple in El Paso on the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, El Maida Shrine is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth; and

WHEREAS, Shriners are legendary for their humanitarian mission, the Shriners Hospitals for Children; renowned as the "World's Greatest Philanthropy," it is a unique international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs; and

WHEREAS, El Maida Shriners contribute their valuable time and talents to a variety of events throughout the year that raise awareness about the Shriners fraternity and its noble mission; and

WHEREAS, Shriners affiliated with El Maida Shrine Temple embrace the spirit, enthusiasm, and principles of fraternity and philanthropy, and they deserve recognition for their support of the El Paso community and the Shriners hospitals; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of El Maida Shrine Temple on its centennial and in honor of this event proclaim June 9, 2009, as El Maida Shrine Day; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Shapleigh

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate