H.R. No. 1270
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Daniels Cross Elks Lodge No. 1578 in
Dallas are gathering on June 3, 2023, to celebrate the
organization's rededication in memory of Olious Donald Evans Sr.;
and
WHEREAS, Part of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks of the World, the largest predominantly Black fraternal
organization in the world, Daniels Cross Elks Lodge No. 1578 was
founded in 1967 with 25 inaugural members; named in honor of William
A. Daniels and John Cross, the organization works to promote the
principles of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity; its
many contributions to the Dallas area include providing annual
scholarships for deserving local students and offering outreach to
youth community centers, churches, organized sports, and
educational institutions; and
WHEREAS, The organization's new name, Daniels Cross Evans
Elks Lodge No. 1578, pays tribute to the legacy of a longtime member
of the lodge; after joining in 1968, O. D. Evans held a number of
leadership positions with the organization, including financial
secretary, grand esteemed loyal knight, grand esteemed lecturing
knight, and council trustee; moreover, he was elected exalted ruler
in 1996 and continued to serve in the role for more than two
decades; he was also state president of the Texas Elks State
Association from 1998 until his passing in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the lodge's members have maintained
a proud tradition of service and fellowship, and it is a privilege
to join in recognizing the organization on this important milestone
in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the rededication of Daniels Cross
Evans Elks Lodge No. 1578 in Dallas and extend to its members
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the lodge as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1270 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House