SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club on the occasion of its
50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club was established in
1967 by a group of citizens who were determined to give back to
their community and who were committed to the Rotary International
motto of "Service Above Self"; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the club has undertaken a wide
range of projects to benefit the community, notably in the field
of education; it has mounted annual drives to provide school
supplies for area students, and it awards scholarships each year
to deserving high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, The club has helped hundreds of children acquire
eyeglasses and provided numerous families with medical assistance;
it organizes an Annual Christmas Parade and works in partnership
with the City of Elsa to offer meals to area residents at
Thanksgiving; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club has
played a vital role in making the community a better place in which
to live, work, and raise a family, and it is truly fitting that this
outstanding organization receive special recognition as it reaches
this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the members of
the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club on their commitment to community
service and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 50th
anniversary celebration; 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.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate