81R25726 JH-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 194
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The member clubs of Rotary District 5830 are
gathering in Paris, Texas, on May 15 and 16, 2009, for the
district's annual conference, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to honor the many beneficial initiatives of Rotary
International and the admirable individuals who make up this
regional organization; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded in 1905 in Chicago
and has become one of the world's largest nonprofit service groups,
with some 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs around the globe; and
WHEREAS, Upholding the motto "Service Above Self," Rotary
members have undertaken numerous endeavors to help others; they
place a special emphasis on assisting people in developing
countries by sponsoring medical, educational, and clean water
projects and have been very active in efforts to eradicate polio;
moreover, Rotary Clubs promote understanding by offering
international scholarships, exchange programs, and humanitarian
grants; and
WHEREAS, Rotary District 5830 is composed of 45 clubs that
are located in the Piney Woods region of Northeast Texas as well as
in adjacent counties in Oklahoma and Arkansas; these groups have
had notable success in carrying forth the Rotary mission, and their
many accomplishments will be celebrated as part of the district
conference; and
WHEREAS, The annual gathering also includes a range of other
enjoyable and inspiring events; legendary football coach Gene
Stallings is speaking at the kickoff lunch, Group Study Exchange
teams from Australia and Finland will make presentations, and
attendees will have numerous opportunities to socialize and take
part in benefit activities to support Rotary projects; and
WHEREAS, Through their generosity and dedication, the
members of Rotary District 5830 are striving to make the world a
better place, and they may take justifiable pride in their many
positive achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the Rotary District 5830 Conference and extend
to the participants sincere best wishes for a productive gathering;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Rotary District 5830 as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.