SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 570
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, for 70
years of outstanding service to the community; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League of Midland was founded on
March 3, 1949, by a group of 28 visionary women with the mission
of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women,
and improving the community through the effective action and
leadership of trained volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to educational and charitable causes,
the Junior League of Midland has developed an array of programs
over the years, beginning with a central index file for use by
philanthropic organizations and including such initiatives as
the Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, the Children's Dental
Clinic, Midland Teen Court, and Shotguns and Stilettos; and
WHEREAS, The organization's more than 750 members will have
provided approximately 16,000 hours of volunteer service in 2018
and 2019 alone; the current community impact focus is based on
the dictum of Keeping Kids in School -- Every Age, Every Stage;
ongoing efforts include the Reading Olympics and various
mentoring programs for area students; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, has
had a positive impact on the fabric of life in the community, and
it is truly fitting that it receive special recognition for its
many philanthropic endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the Junior League of Midland,
Incorporated, on the organization's 70 years of exceptional
service to the community and extend to its members best wishes
for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate