H.R. No. 1973

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Naomi Mangum of Waco has deservedly been honored with a 25-year service certificate by the National Society United States Daughters of 1812; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1892, the N.S.U.S.D. of 1812 is a women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, fostering a greater knowledge of American history, and preserving historical documents and relics; the group maintains, at its national headquarters in Washington, D.C., a museum and library devoted to the period extending from the close of the American Revolution to the end of the War of 1812; and

WHEREAS, The 25-year accolade is presented to individuals who have dedicated a quarter-century of service to the N.S.U.S.D. of 1812; a charter member of the Jordan Bass Chapter, Ms. Mangum has volunteered countless hours to advancing the goals of the organization while serving in a number of important leadership roles, including chaplain, historian, and curator-librarian; and

WHEREAS, Naomi Mangum has helped to further the important mission of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, and it is indeed appropriate to recognize her for her outstanding contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Naomi Mangum on her receipt of a 25-year service certificate from the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Mangum as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1973 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House