SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 746
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Lions Clubs International Texas State Convention,
which is being held May 30 through June 1, 2019, in Waxahachie; and
WHEREAS, Lions Clubs International was founded in 1917 by
Chicago businessman Melvin Jones; with the motto of "We Serve,"
this invaluable organization supports a wide range of global
causes and focuses on areas related to vision, diabetes, hunger,
the environment, and childhood cancer; and
WHEREAS, The Leo Club Program is an important part of Lions
Clubs International; the Leo Clubs provide young people an
opportunity for development and chances to contribute to their
communities; based on the principles of leadership, experience,
and opportunity, Leo Clubs are providing young people in more
than 140 countries around the world the ability to have a
positive influence on their societies; and
WHEREAS, The Lions Clubs International Texas State
Convention is being hosted by the Waxahachie Lions Club, which was
established in 1925 and which has sponsored three Leo Clubs; and
WHEREAS, For more than 100 years, Lions Clubs
International has been a global leader in service, and its
members have made a difference in the lives of countless people
around the world; it is truly fitting that this exemplary
organization receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of Lions Clubs
International and the Waxahachie Lions Club on their commitment
to serving others and extend to them best wishes for a successful
and memorable 2019 Lions Clubs International Texas State
Convention; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate