88R32019 BK-D
By: Turner H.R. No. 2220
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Arlington is marking its
centennial with a special celebration on June 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Chartered on June 11, 1923, the Rotary Club of
Arlington is a local chapter of Rotary International, an
organization of business, professional, and community leaders who
are dedicated to providing humanitarian services and fostering
goodwill across the globe; since its founding, the members of the
Arlington club have steadfastly devoted themselves to the Rotary
concept of "Service Above Self" by taking part in service projects
benefiting people in their community and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Arlington has supported a variety
of initiatives in behalf of students in Arlington ISD, including a
scholarship program and a backpack giveaway at the club's sponsored
school, Webb Elementary; its many other good works have included
hosting the "Signs of Humanity" homelessness awareness event,
donating clothing and toys for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree
program, and conducting blood drives in partnership with Carter
Blood Care; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of this dynamic organization have
also given generously of their time, talents, and resources to
international causes; alongside other clubs in the area, the Rotary
Club of Arlington has undertaken an effort to supply water filters
for some 25,000 villagers in Honduras; in addition, when Nepal was
struck by a devastating earthquake in April 2015, the Rotary Club of
Arlington stepped forward to help rebuild damaged school
facilities, allowing more than 800 students to return to classes in
the aftermath of the disaster; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Arlington has made a positive
impact in the lives of countless people through the collective
efforts of its members, past and present, and it is indeed a
pleasure to join in marking this momentous milestone in the
organization's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Rotary Club of Arlington on the
occasion of its centennial and extend to all those associated with
the organization sincere best wishes for continued success with
their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.