H.R. No. 1719
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The McGregor Garden Club is dedicating a Blue Star
Memorial Highway Marker on May 18, 2013, at the intersection of
Texas State Highway 317 and U.S. Highway 84; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1945, the Blue Star Memorial Highway
program was created by the National Council of State Garden Clubs to
pay tribute to service members of World War II; in 1951, the
initiative was amended to include all those individuals who have
served, are currently serving, or will serve in the armed services
of the United States; today, there are some 2,365 plaques, spanning
more than 70,000 miles across the nation; and
WHEREAS, An affiliated chapter of the state organization, the
McGregor Garden Club has initiated many community beautification
projects since its founding in 1947; the group recently won first
place in a state contest for both its landscaping of Legacy Park and
its Pink Pocket Garden, which was designed to raise breast cancer
awareness; in addition, the club plants trees on Arbor Day,
recognizes local veterans for their service, and awards a "Yard of
the Month" three times a year; and
WHEREAS, The McGregor Garden Club is continuing a long
tradition of public service with its tribute to the nation's
military personnel, and its efforts are an important reminder that
members of the armed forces deserve our lasting appreciation for
their selfless dedication and bravery; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Blue Star
Memorial Highway Marker in McGregor and extend to all those
associated with the program sincere best wishes for a successful
and memorable event.
Anderson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1719 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House