H.R. No. 1086
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star in Boerne is
celebrating the 100th anniversary of its charter on October 11,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The largest fraternal organization in the world to
which both men and women belong, the Order of the Eastern Star is
composed of Masonic-affiliated individuals who are dedicated to
charity, truth, and loving-kindness; and
WHEREAS, The organization traces its origins to Dr. Rob
Morris, the poet laureate of Masonry, who based the Degrees of the
Eastern Star--Fidelity, Constancy, Loyalty, Faith, and Love--on
women of the Bible; today, the Order continues to practice these
tenets through its work with such youth groups as the International
Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters International, and
DeMolay for Boys, as well as through its support of religious
training and scholarships for higher education; and
WHEREAS, For a century, the Boerne chapter has upheld the
noble ideals established by the Order of the Eastern Star, and its
members today are carrying forward the proud legacy of this
esteemed association; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Order of the Eastern Star in Boerne on
the 100th anniversary of its founding and extend to all those
associated with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miller of Comal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1086 was adopted by the House on April
13, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House