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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Wilbur Smith Rotary Club of Texarkana is |
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celebrating its 100th anniversary on April 4, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered in 1917, the club had an initial |
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membership of approximately 30 individuals dedicated to the |
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betterment of their North Texas community; Rotarians further seek |
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to promote high ethical standards and to advance international |
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understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of |
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business and professional persons united in the ideal of service; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Wilbur Smith Rotary Club have worked |
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tirelessly since its inception to improve the lives of children and |
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adults with disabilities; they have also benefited the Boy Scouts |
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and summer athletic teams and been involved in both the |
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establishment of the Texarkana Community Foundation and in the |
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development of a formula for its continued funding; in addition, |
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the group sponsors an annual awards event to highlight the |
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accomplishments of teachers and public servants; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its Flag Project, the club contributes more |
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than $1 million to Texarkana; the group built a park for the |
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enjoyment of area residents, as well as the Rotary Splash Pad, which |
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welcomes thousands of children each year, and it has partnered with |
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other Rotary Clubs, local organizations, and corporate sponsors for |
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a variety of additional initiatives; and |
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WHEREAS, The Wilbur Smith Rotary Club has made a lasting, |
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positive difference through the committed efforts of its members, |
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past and present, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor this |
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noteworthy organization as it marks this momentous milestone in its |
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long history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Wilbur Smith Rotary Club on its |
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100th anniversary and extend to its members sincere best wishes for |
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continued success in their worthwhile endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |