85R6058 CJM-D

By: Workman H.R. No. 51

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Rotary District 5870 of Central Texas is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation on February 4, 2017; and

WHEREAS, The Rotary Foundation was established in 1917 by Rotary International president Arch Klumph, who gave the organization its first donation, a sum of $26.50; as the charitable arm of Rotary, the foundation supports high-impact, sustainable projects with measurable goals in six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, and disease prevention and treatment; a primary goal of the organization is to assist the Rotarians in fulfilling their promise to completely eradicate polio worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Respected around the globe for its worthy endeavors and effective use of donations, the Rotary Foundation improved lives in more than 190 countries in 2016; in recognition of its contributions to the well-being of countless individuals, the organization was named the World's Outstanding Foundation for 2016 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals; and

WHEREAS, The Rotary Foundation has made possible programs of lasting benefit to individuals in the Lone Star State and beyond, and its achievements are a testament to the dedication and generosity of Rotary International members worldwide; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor Rotary District 5870 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation and extend to all those affiliated with the district sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Rotary District 5870 as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.