SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 159

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Woman's Club of Beaumont, which is celebrating 120 years of service in the community; and

WHEREAS, The Woman's Club of Beaumont was founded on January 18, 1895, to help promote and develop area libraries and cultural collections and to support art, education, literature, and music in the community; it is the oldest local organization in Beaumont; and

WHEREAS, The club was named the Women's Reading Club and became affiliated with the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs; it was chartered by the State of Texas in 1905, and the name was officially changed to the Woman's Club of Beaumont, Texas, in 1927; the club is also affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs; and

WHEREAS, The historic home, which is the club's gathering place, was severely damaged during Hurricanes Rita and Ike and was reopened in 2010 after extensive repair and renovations; and

WHEREAS, Though the club has evolved over the years, the members have remained committed to its founding principles and have continued to work toward the betterment of the Beaumont community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Woman's Club of Beaumont for their dedication to the community and extend sincere best wishes to all on the occasion of the club's 120th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Creighton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate