81R29835 MG-D
By: Truitt H.R. No. 1938
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2009 marks the 75th anniversary of the
Grapevine Lions Club, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize this
fine organization for its continued efforts in behalf of the
community; and
WHEREAS, With sponsorship from the Decatur Lions Club, the
Grapevine Lions Club was chartered on December 3, 1934, as part of
Lions Clubs International, and it is the oldest service
organization in Grapevine; in fact, the group contributed to the
early development of the town by initiating the present house
numbering system, providing street signs, and helping to establish
Grapevine Springs Park; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its rich history, the Grapevine Lions
Club has worked to foster understanding and compassion, to
encourage civic participation and community, to promote good
government and citizenship, and to serve as a forum for discussing
important public issues; and
WHEREAS, The group has further distinguished itself through
its support for local organizations, including the Grapevine
Heritage Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America, Metroport Meals on
Wheels, and the Grapevine Library; the Lions Club also conducts
various initiatives aimed at schoolchildren, like the D.A.R.E.
program, and it assists low-income residents and senior citizens
through a number of other projects; moreover, it continues to
participate in numerous Lions charities, including the Eye Exam and
Eye Glass Program, the Texas Lions League for Crippled Children,
the Texas Lions Foundation, and the Lions Club International
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Grapevine Lions Club has remained committed to
building a strong community and enriching the lives of area
residents, and its members may take justifiable pride in their
shared legacy of good works; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the
Grapevine Lions Club and extend to all those associated with the
organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Grapevine Lions Club as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.