H.R. No. 1235
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than three decades, members of the
Richardson Central Rotary Club have worked with great dedication to
make a positive difference in their community; and
WHEREAS, Chartered on April 11, 1980, the club was formed to
bring together business and civic leaders for the purposes of
serving others and fostering self-improvement among members; the
club encourages high ethical standards, humanitarian service, and
volunteerism, and its members give back to their community in a
number of ways; and
WHEREAS, The club has provided generous support to a wide
range of worthy organizations through the years, donating funds to
the YMCA, the Boy Scouts, the fire department, and children's
health care providers; the group has also promoted excellence in
education by providing money for college scholarships; and
WHEREAS, In order to sustain its mission of charitable
giving, the club relies on a number of fund-raising tools,
including a flag lease program that delivers and installs the Stars
and Stripes at the homes of subscribers on designated flag holidays
and then collects them for proper storage afterwards; and
WHEREAS, Members further contribute to the betterment of
Richardson through such projects as mentoring children at area
elementary schools and hosting an annual swim party and picnic for
the Boys & Girls Club of Richardson; moreover, the club's
international endeavors include sponsoring teacher and student
exchanges and lending monetary assistance for clean water and
immunizations in developing countries; and
WHEREAS, Richardson Rotarians have performed works of
lasting benefit to the local community and beyond for over 30 years,
and the group's noteworthy achievements are a tribute to the
commitment and hard work of its members, both past and present; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the members of the Richardson Central
Rotary Club for their steadfast devotion to Service Above Self and
extend to them 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.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1235 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House