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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For more than three decades, members of the |
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Richardson Central Rotary Club have worked with great dedication to |
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make a positive difference in their community; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered on April 11, 1980, the club was formed to |
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bring together business and civic leaders for the purposes of |
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serving others and fostering self-improvement among members; the |
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club encourages high ethical standards, humanitarian service, and |
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volunteerism, and its members give back to their community in a |
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number of ways; and |
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WHEREAS, The club has provided generous support to a wide |
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range of worthy organizations through the years, donating funds to |
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the YMCA, the Boy Scouts, the fire department, and children's |
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health care providers; the group has also promoted excellence in |
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education by providing money for college scholarships; and |
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WHEREAS, In order to sustain its mission of charitable |
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giving, the club relies on a number of fund-raising tools, |
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including a flag lease program that delivers and installs the Stars |
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and Stripes at the homes of subscribers on designated flag holidays |
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and then collects them for proper storage afterwards; and |
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WHEREAS, Members further contribute to the betterment of |
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Richardson through such projects as mentoring children at area |
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elementary schools and hosting an annual swim party and picnic for |
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the Boys & Girls Club of Richardson; moreover, the club's |
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international endeavors include sponsoring teacher and student |
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exchanges and lending monetary assistance for clean water and |
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immunizations in developing countries; and |
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WHEREAS, Richardson Rotarians have performed works of |
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lasting benefit to the local community and beyond for over 30 years, |
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and the group's noteworthy achievements are a tribute to the |
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commitment and hard work of its members, both past and present; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the members of the Richardson Central |
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Rotary Club for their steadfast devotion to Service Above Self and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |