H.R. No. 187
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With more than 1.2 million members, Rotary
International is a force for good in communities around the world,
including numerous cities and towns in Texas, and the
organization's accomplishments are being celebrated with Rotary
Awareness Month during January 2013; and
WHEREAS, Founded by Paul P. Harris in 1905, the Rotary Club
began in Chicago but soon spread to other cities and countries; by
the early 1920s, there were groups on six continents, which
prompted the membership to adopt the name Rotary International;
today, there are more than 34,000 clubs worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Embracing the motto "Service Above Self," the
organization fosters vocational, community, and international
service while encouraging the advancement of understanding,
goodwill, and peace; Rotarians strive to apply a four-way test to
all they think, say, and do, asking: Is it the truth? Is it fair to
all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will
it be beneficial to all concerned?; and
WHEREAS, Members support a vast range of worthwhile efforts,
including projects to promote education and job training, combat
hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio across
the globe; in addition, Rotary International sponsors leadership
development and youth exchange initiatives to prepare the next
generation of caring citizens; and
WHEREAS, In the Austin area, the beneficial work of Rotary
International is carried out by the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club;
the group has been responsible for many positive achievements since
being chartered on September 11, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Enriching their communities in myriad ways and
building international bridges of compassion and understanding,
the men and women of Rotary International make crucial
contributions to our society, and they are indeed deserving of
commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize January 2013 as Rotary Awareness Month
and honor the work of Rotary International and the Capitol of Texas
Rotary Club; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club 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. 187 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House