SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 468

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the members of the Robson Ranch Women's Club who are visiting the Capitol on March 23, 2011; and

WHEREAS, The Women's Club is part of the Robson Ranch Retirement Community located just south of historic Denton in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Robson Ranch Women's Club meet on the first Monday of each month; during the last year, they donated approximately 2,000 pounds of nonperishable food items and $6,576 in cash to two ongoing monthly projects, the Friends of the Family shelter for victims of domestic violence and the Denton Community Food Center, which provides food for families in emergency situations; and

WHEREAS, In addition to its ongoing projects, the Robson Ranch Women's Club donated $17,150 to several other charities in the Denton area community; and

WHEREAS, The Women's Club is making its second trip to the State Capitol; its members have come to observe the legislative process firsthand and to talk with legislators about the issues that are important to them; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize March 23, 2011, as Robson Ranch Women's Club Day at the State Capitol and extend to the women from the club best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Robson Ranch Women's Club as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 9, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate