SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
WHEREAS, The Texarkana Noon Lions Club is celebrating its
centennial in 2017, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to celebrate its members' tireless efforts in behalf
of their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, A Founder Club of Lions Clubs International, one
of the most successful service organizations in American
history, the Texarkana Noon Lions Club was chartered by 40 local
businessmen on February 19, 1917; since its inception, its
members have embraced the goals of Lions International, seeking
to better their communities and the lives of people at home and
around the world; and
WHEREAS, The Texarkana Noon Lions have had a long
association with the Boy Scouts of America, and they played a
leading role in the establishment of Camp Preston Hunt, which was
named for a member of the club; the group has also provided
support to many worthy charities and causes, including Toys for
Tots, Shop with a Cop, the Salvation Army, Watersprings Ranch,
Wounded Warrior Project, scholarships for students, and the
local animal shelter; and
WHEREAS, Committed to the Lions International mission of
promoting eye health, preventing blindness, and restoring sight,
the Texarkana Noon Lions Club also joins in sponsoring eye banks,
eyeglass recycling centers, vision screenings, and medical
research; and
WHEREAS, Under the motto "We Serve," the public-spirited
members of the Texarkana Noon Lions Club continue to give
generously of their time and talents to help those in need and to
promote the welfare of their community, and it is a pleasure to
recognize this momentous milestone as they look forward to
another outstanding century of service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the Texarkana Noon Lions Club and extend to its
members sincere best wishes for continued success in their
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texarkana Noon Lions Club as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 31, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate