H.C.R. No. 48
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola is
celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2011, and this occasion offers
a fitting opportunity to recognize the group's many contributions
to the community; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1936 by women from Mineola and
neighboring Grand Saline, the garden club has completed a host of
local beautification projects through the years; early efforts
included landscaping and maintaining the grounds of the city
cemetery and developing a park beside the Quitman highway; and
WHEREAS, Today, the club remains dedicated to the mission
laid out in its constitution: the mutual improvement of its members
in gardening and civic pride; the group has sponsored flower shows,
participated in the local Christmas parade, and hosted fund-raisers
to support a variety of worthwhile projects; and
WHEREAS, Mineola City Hall, the civic center, and area
schools and nursing homes have benefited from the efforts of the
club; recognized for its outstanding work, the organization has
earned the Environmental Improvement Award from Sears and first
place honors from the National Council of State Garden Clubs for
establishing Mineola as a bird sanctuary; and
WHEREAS, For three quarters of a century, the Fannie Marchman
Garden Club has provided members an opportunity to set aside the
cares of daily life and enjoy the happiness found in creating
beautiful gardens, and in turn, they have brightened the lives of
their fellow citizens through their careful stewardship of the
natural world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the Fannie Marchman Garden Club on the
milestone of its 75th anniversary and extend to all those
associated with the group sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 48 was adopted by the House on
February 14, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 48 was adopted by the Senate on
February 14, 2011, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor