SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 545
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Austin Downtown Founder Lions Club, which is
celebrating 100 years of community service on January 9, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The Austin Downtown Founder Lions Club was
established in 1916, one year prior to the founding of Lions
International, and it is the oldest continuously operating Lions
Club in the world; and
WHEREAS, The club's members follow a very simple motto, "We
Serve," and they have been living up to that promise for a
century; and
WHEREAS, In its early years, the club focused on efforts
supporting World War I, such as selling war bonds and raising
funds for the Red Cross; today, the club continues to be a
resource in times of crisis, while regularly promoting a broad
range of local and regional initiatives; the chapter has gained
recognition for its extensive volunteer work benefiting students
of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Austin Downtown Founder Lions Club
uphold a proud tradition of community service and promote the
values of good citizenship; they are indeed deserving of
recognition for their many contributions to the city and the
region; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Austin Downtown
Founder Lions Club for their invaluable contributions to the
community and extend congratulations to all as they celebrate 100
years of service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the club as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate