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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, With more than 1.2 million members, Rotary |
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International is a force for good in communities around the world, |
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including numerous cities and towns in Texas, and the |
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organization's accomplishments are being celebrated with Rotary |
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Awareness Month during January 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded by Paul P. Harris in 1905, the Rotary Club |
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began in Chicago but soon spread to other cities and countries; by |
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the early 1920s, there were groups on six continents, which |
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prompted the membership to adopt the name Rotary International; |
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today, there are more than 34,000 clubs worldwide; and |
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WHEREAS, Embracing the motto "Service Above Self," the |
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organization fosters vocational, community, and international |
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service while encouraging the advancement of understanding, |
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goodwill, and peace; Rotarians strive to apply a four-way test to |
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all they think, say, and do, asking: Is it the truth? Is it fair to |
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all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will |
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it be beneficial to all concerned?; and |
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WHEREAS, Members support a vast range of worthwhile efforts, |
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including projects to promote education and job training, combat |
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hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio across |
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the globe; in addition, Rotary International sponsors leadership |
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development and youth exchange initiatives to prepare the next |
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generation of caring citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, In the Austin area, the beneficial work of Rotary |
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International is carried out by the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club; |
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the group has been responsible for many positive achievements since |
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being chartered on September 11, 2002; and |
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WHEREAS, Enriching their communities in myriad ways and |
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building international bridges of compassion and understanding, |
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the men and women of Rotary International make crucial |
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contributions to our society, and they are indeed deserving of |
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commendation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 2013 as Rotary Awareness Month |
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and honor the work of Rotary International and the Capitol of Texas |
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Rotary Club; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Miller of Comal |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 187 was adopted by the House on |
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February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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