S.C.R. No. 54
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Tyler celebrated its centennial
in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Chartered on May 1, 1920, under the leadership of
founding president T. H. Shelby, the club still operates under its
original charter today; its membership of more than 250
civic-minded individuals met in the Blackstone Hotel for many
years, and it was popularly known as the Downtown Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, The group has demonstrated an exceptional
commitment to education through the decades, highlighting the
accomplishments of outstanding seniors from area high schools and
hosting the annual Young Citizens Club banquet; moreover, it has
donated funds and provided support to all of the city's major civic
organizations, among them the Literacy Council of Tyler, the East
Texas Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Rose Festival, and the Tyler
Museum of Art; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing health care needs in the community, the
Rotarians have made gifts of significant impact to numerous
organizations, including the Bethesda Health Clinic, the Tyler
Junior College Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center
Dental Clinic, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Tyler; and
WHEREAS, Guided by the motto "Service Above Self," members of
the Rotary Club of Tyler have played a vital role in the betterment
of their community for over a century, earning the deep admiration
and appreciation of their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the centennial of the Rotary Club of Tyler and
extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success in
their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 54 was adopted by the Senate
on May 19, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 54 was adopted by the House
on May 26, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor