H.R. No. 128
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Altrusa International across the Lone
Star State are celebrating 100 years of service to Texas
communities in April 2023; and
WHEREAS, Altrusa International was founded in Nashville,
Tennessee, in 1917, as a service organization for women dedicated
to the betterment of society; the name "Altrusa" is a portmanteau
combining the words "altruism" and "USA," and the group's motto is
"Patriotism, Efficiency, Service"; and
WHEREAS, In April 1923, Austin residents formed the first
Altrusa chapter in Texas; the organization flourished in the Lone
Star State, and over the years, Texas chapters have produced seven
presidents of Altrusa International; and
WHEREAS, The state's Altrusa members championed vocational
training to help women enter the workforce during World War II; in
the 1970s, the group adopted literacy as a major focus for its
efforts; and
WHEREAS, Today, Altrusa International has more than 30 clubs
across Texas; the membership of almost 800 women and men provides
over 81,000 volunteer hours annually; while maintaining an emphasis
on reading and literacy programs for children and adults, members
also work in behalf of such projects as higher education
scholarships and alleviating hunger and homelessness; in addition,
Altrusa sponsors nine Astra clubs that offer opportunities for
service and leadership development to Texas youth from 13 to 21
years of age; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the past century, Altrusa
International members have made a positive difference in numerous
Texas communities, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing this
momentous milestone in the group's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Altrusa International for 100 years of
service in the Lone Star State and extend to the members sincere
best wishes for continued success in their noteworthy endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Altrusa International as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 128 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House