SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Port Neches Chapter #677 of the Order of the Eastern
Star, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary on October 23,
2021; and
WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star was established in
1850 to bring together men and women of high moral and social
character who seek to contribute their time, energy, and wisdom
to causes for the good of humankind; the charitable organization
is rooted in spiritual principles and open to Master Masons and
their wives and adult daughters who are committed to their deep
love of God, country, and family; and
WHEREAS, The Port Neches Chapter of the order was chartered
on October 26, 1921, and its members have continued to uphold the
national order's benevolent mission of service; over the years,
the chapter's 900 members have included esteemed medical
professionals and business leaders, elected officials, farmers,
educators, public servants, and homemakers; and
WHEREAS, To honor Chapter #677 and its many contributions
to the community, the City of Port Neches has declared October
23, 2021, Port Neches Eastern Star Day; members of this
prestigious organization are indeed deserving of special
recognition for carrying on a proud and historic tradition in
charitable service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize members of
Port Neches Chapter #677 of the Order of the Eastern Star and
extend best wishes to them on the October 23, 2021, celebration
of Port Neches Eastern Star Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the chapter as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 30, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate