SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1050
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize El Maida Shrine Temple in El Paso on the grand occasion
of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, El Maida Shrine is a fraternity based on fun,
fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love,
relief, and truth; and
WHEREAS, Shriners are legendary for their humanitarian
mission, the Shriners Hospitals for Children; renowned as the
"World's Greatest Philanthropy," it is a unique international
health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the
lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care,
innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs; and
WHEREAS, El Maida Shriners contribute their valuable time
and talents to a variety of events throughout the year that raise
awareness about the Shriners fraternity and its noble mission;
and
WHEREAS, Shriners affiliated with El Maida Shrine Temple
embrace the spirit, enthusiasm, and principles of fraternity and
philanthropy, and they deserve recognition for their support of
the El Paso community and the Shriners hospitals; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of El Maida Shrine
Temple on its centennial and in honor of this event proclaim June
9, 2009, as El Maida Shrine Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate