SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 159
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Woman's Club of Beaumont, which is celebrating 120
years of service in the community; and
WHEREAS, The Woman's Club of Beaumont was founded on
January 18, 1895, to help promote and develop area libraries and
cultural collections and to support art, education, literature,
and music in the community; it is the oldest local organization
in Beaumont; and
WHEREAS, The club was named the Women's Reading Club and
became affiliated with the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs; it
was chartered by the State of Texas in 1905, and the name was
officially changed to the Woman's Club of Beaumont, Texas, in
1927; the club is also affiliated with the General Federation of
Women's Clubs; and
WHEREAS, The historic home, which is the club's gathering
place, was severely damaged during Hurricanes Rita and Ike and
was reopened in 2010 after extensive repair and renovations; and
WHEREAS, Though the club has evolved over the years, the
members have remained committed to its founding principles and
have continued to work toward the betterment of the Beaumont
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Woman's Club of
Beaumont for their dedication to the community and extend sincere
best wishes to all on the occasion of the club's 120th
anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate