SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42

WHEREAS, Proud members of the Mount Pleasant Lions Club are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their organization's founding in 2023; and

WHEREAS, Chartered in 1948, the Mount Pleasant Lions Club serves the greater Mount Pleasant community under the umbrella of Lions Clubs International, the world's largest service club organization with 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries across the globe; guided by the motto "We Serve," members volunteer their time to benefit their communities, meet humanitarian needs, and promote peace and international understanding; and

WHEREAS, The Mount Pleasant Lions have contributed to many worthy initiatives over the years, including supporting Texas Lions Camp and the local food pantry, paying for vision screeners and eye exams, and providing scholarships for area youth; club members have also participated in numerous service projects, such as constructing pavilions at Town Lake Park, the Fair Park Baseball Complex, and the county park at Lake Bob Sandlin; and

WHEREAS, True to its mission, the Mount Pleasant Lions Club has made a lasting and positive difference in the lives of countless individuals, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the organization on this special milestone; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Mount Pleasant Lions Club and extend to its members sincere appreciation for their dedicated service to the community; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Mount Pleasant Lions Club as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 26, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate