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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Port Neches Chapter #677 of the Order of the Eastern |
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Star, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary on October 23, |
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2021; and |
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WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star was established in |
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1850 to bring together men and women of high moral and social |
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character who seek to contribute their time, energy, and wisdom |
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to causes for the good of humankind; the charitable organization |
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is rooted in spiritual principles and open to Master Masons and |
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their wives and adult daughters who are committed to their deep |
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love of God, country, and family; and |
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WHEREAS, The Port Neches Chapter of the order was |
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chartered on October 26, 1921, and its members have continued to |
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uphold the national order's benevolent mission of service; over |
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the years, the chapter's 900 members have included esteemed |
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medical professionals and business leaders, elected officials, |
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farmers, educators, public servants, and homemakers; and |
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WHEREAS, To honor Chapter #677 and its many contributions |
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to the community, the City of Port Neches has declared October |
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23, 2021, Port Neches Eastern Star Day; members of this |
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prestigious organization are indeed deserving of special |
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recognition for carrying on a proud and historic tradition in |
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charitable service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize members of |
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Port Neches Chapter #677 of the Order of the Eastern Star and |
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extend best wishes to them on the October 23, 2021, celebration |
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of Port Neches Eastern Star Day; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the chapter as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |