SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 607
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Zonta Club of Brownsville for its 50 years of
dedication to community service and the advancement of women
leaders in Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, A member of Zonta International, the Zonta Club of
Brownsville was chartered in November of 1959 and was composed of
women who were recognized as leaders in their businesses and
professions; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Zonta International is to improve
the legal, political, economic, educational, and professional
status of women; Zonta service clubs strive to carry out this
mission and to foster high ethical standards and implement local
service programs that benefit their communities; and
WHEREAS, The Zonta Club of Brownsville hosts fund-raisers
and participates in numerous charitable causes; in the early
days, the club financed a scholarship fund to help young girls
obtain a nursing degree and held tea and style shows that became
an annual public relations event; in the 1980s, the club began
its tradition of selecting a Woman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, stamping out illiteracy was the theme of
the Brownsville Zontians, and since then, great progress has been
made in that area; during the 1990s, the club began serving one
meal a month to the needy at the Good Neighbor Settlement House;
the club was also instrumental in the creation of a shelter for
battered women and children; and
WHEREAS, The club's fund-raisers include golf tournaments
and the annual, well-attended Christmas Tour of Homes; the club
has awarded scholarships to high school students and gives
service awards to organizations that pursue goals that further
the club's mission; in October of 2009, the club is hosting the
62nd Annual District 10 Conference, an event that attracts 200 to
300 Zontians from the club's five-state district; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Zonta Club of Brownsville on its
valuable contributions to the Brownsville community and on its
loyal work on behalf of Zonta International and extend
congratulations to its members on the club's 50th anniversary;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the Zonta Club of Brownsville.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate