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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Woman's Forum of Wichita Falls is marking its |
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100th anniversary in 2025, providing a welcome opportunity to pay |
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tribute to its rich legacy of service and community engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, This venerable organization was established in 1925 |
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by 30 charter members who wanted to be of greater service to the |
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community and who sought to create a space where women could |
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exchange ideas and cultivate meaningful change; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the group has sponsored various |
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departments and clubs, and the current lineup includes the Senior |
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Junior Forum, which is focused on local service initiatives, as |
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well as the Book Club, Garden Club, Culture Club, Gourmet Club, |
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Bridge Club, and two clubs for high school students; moreover, the |
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organization has hosted such distinguished guests as Amelia |
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Earhart, Will Rogers, and President Lyndon B. Johnson; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the forum includes more than 300 women |
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encompassing a broad range of ages, and it has expanded its mission |
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in recent years to place a stronger emphasis on academic pursuits |
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and the study of fine arts; and |
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WHEREAS, True to its mission, the Woman's Forum of Wichita |
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Falls has made a lasting and positive difference in the lives of |
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countless individuals over the past century, and its members may |
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indeed take great pride in their organization's accomplishments on |
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this special milestone; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Woman's Forum of |
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Wichita Falls and extend to all those affiliated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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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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Senate. |