SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the founding of the organization's new chapter in Bosque County; and

WHEREAS, The Daughters of the American Revolution was established in 1890 with headquarters in Washington, D.C.; it is a nonpolitical volunteer women's service organization, and its members devote thousands of hours annually to aiding veterans and to securing funding for scholarships to students and financial aid to underserved children; the organization is dedicated to promoting patriotism and preserving American history; and

WHEREAS, Historical records indicate that settlement in Bosque County began in the mid-1800s, and each principal town was colonized along the Bosque River; the river was the lifeline of the settlers, whose survival depended on its water and the wildlife and timber that surrounded its banks; and

WHEREAS, The Bosque County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is being officially established with an organizational meeting and the installation of officers on February 2, 2013; the new chapter's officers are: Sue Moore Fielden, organizing regent; Phyllis Alford Olson, vice regent; Therissa Crabtree Young, chaplain; Ruth Ann Nelson Crawford, recording secretary; MaryLynn Murphey Haynes, corresponding secretary; Ann Groom Lenz, treasurer; Naomi Young Nabors, registrar; Marilyn Maxwell Holland, historian; and Betty Urban Johannes, librarian; the organization's members have plans to preserve the rich history of Bosque County and to promote American patriotism and the study of American history among area citizens; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the citizens of Bosque County on the opening of the new chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and commend the organization's members on their many contributions to our state; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this event and as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate