By: Hughes H.R. No. 47
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 20th Century Club of Mineola is celebrating its
centennial in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Created to promote cultural development, the
women's study club first met on February 18, 1913, in the home of
Vada Chappell; many of its 14 original members were teachers by
profession; since its inception, the group has met continuously,
even during wartime, to discuss books and learn more about the
topics of the day, as well as to plan charitable endeavors; and
WHEREAS, The members of the 20th Century Club have
contributed to the wider community through their engagement in a
variety of civic and charitable projects; deeply committed to
literacy, the organization assisted in the founding of the public
library, and it remains involved in supporting that institution and
raising funds for improvements; and
WHEREAS, For the past 100 years, the 20th Century Club has
benefited the citizens of Mineola while providing an intellectual
forum for its members, and its continued existence is a testament to
the dedication of the many distinguished women who have
participated in its programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
founding of the 20th Century Club and extend to its members sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.