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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 746
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Lions Clubs International Texas State Convention, |
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which is being held May 30 through June 1, 2019, in Waxahachie; and |
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WHEREAS, Lions Clubs International was founded in 1917 by |
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Chicago businessman Melvin Jones; with the motto of "We Serve," |
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this invaluable organization supports a wide range of global |
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causes and focuses on areas related to vision, diabetes, hunger, |
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the environment, and childhood cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, The Leo Club Program is an important part of Lions |
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Clubs International; the Leo Clubs provide young people an |
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opportunity for development and chances to contribute to their |
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communities; based on the principles of leadership, experience, |
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and opportunity, Leo Clubs are providing young people in more |
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than 140 countries around the world the ability to have a |
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positive influence on their societies; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lions Clubs International Texas State |
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Convention is being hosted by the Waxahachie Lions Club, which was |
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established in 1925 and which has sponsored three Leo Clubs; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than 100 years, Lions Clubs |
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International has been a global leader in service, and its |
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members have made a difference in the lives of countless people |
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around the world; it is truly fitting that this exemplary |
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organization receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of Lions Clubs |
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International and the Waxahachie Lions Club on their commitment |
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to serving others and extend to them best wishes for a successful |
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and memorable 2019 Lions Clubs International Texas State |
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Convention; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Birdwell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 15, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |