H.R. No. 1789
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Junior League of El Paso is celebrating the 80th
anniversary of its founding in 2013, and this occasion presents a
welcome opportunity to honor this fine organization and its many
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Chartered in 1933, the Junior League of El Paso is an
organization of women committed to improving the quality of life in
the area through effective volunteer action and leadership; since
its earliest years, members have ardently supported the arts in El
Paso and advocated for local youth through a variety of child
welfare initiatives; the group's programming has since expanded to
include projects focused on curbing domestic violence, repairing
homes of low-income families, and providing recreational
opportunities for seniors; and
WHEREAS, Today, the impact of the league's efforts can be
seen throughout the city in such landmarks as the Ronald McDonald
House of El Paso, a shelter for families of children undergoing
treatment at area hospitals, and the Miracle Field, where young
people with disabilities can experience the excitement of baseball;
its membership, which now numbers more than 600, continues to
undertake a variety of worthy endeavors that benefit El Paso
citizens of all ages; and
WHEREAS, For the past eight decades, the public-spirited
women of the Junior League of El Paso have made a positive
difference in countless lives through their impassioned civic
leadership, and their efforts are indeed deserving of our profound
gratitude and admiration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Junior League of El Paso on the 80th
anniversary of its founding and extend to its members sincere best
wishes for continued success with their many good works; 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.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1789 was adopted by the House on May
8, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House