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