Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 2326
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Arlington is marking its
6	6	centennial with a special celebration on June 10, 2023; and
7	7	WHEREAS, Chartered on June 11, 1923, the Rotary Club of
8	8	Arlington is a local chapter of Rotary International, an
9	9	organization of business, professional, and community leaders who
10	10	are dedicated to providing humanitarian services and fostering
11	11	goodwill across the globe; since its founding, the members of the
12	12	Arlington club have steadfastly devoted themselves to the Rotary
13	13	concept of "Service Above Self" by taking part in service projects
14	14	benefiting people in their community and beyond; and
15	15	WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Arlington has supported a variety
16	16	of initiatives in behalf of students in Arlington ISD, including a
17	17	scholarship program and a backpack giveaway at the club's sponsored
18	18	school, Webb Elementary; its many other good works have included
19	19	hosting the "Signs of Humanity" homelessness awareness event,
20	20	donating clothing and toys for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree
21	21	program, and conducting blood drives in partnership with Carter
22	22	Blood Care; and
23	23	WHEREAS, The men and women of this dynamic organization have
24	24	also given generously of their time, talents, and resources to
25	25	international causes; alongside other clubs in the area, the Rotary
26	26	Club of Arlington has undertaken an effort to supply water filters
27	27	for some 25,000 villagers in Honduras; in addition, when Nepal was
28	28	struck by a devastating earthquake in April 2015, the Rotary Club of
29	29	Arlington stepped forward to help rebuild damaged school
30	30	facilities, allowing more than 800 students to return to classes in
31	31	the aftermath of the disaster; and
32	32	WHEREAS, In honor of its 100th anniversary, the club recently
33	33	commissioned a sculpture from Brooklyn-based artist Jen Lewin that
34	34	is being installed at the new Rotary Dream Park in Arlington;
35	35	incorporating the organization's iconic logo, the interactive
36	36	piece consists of a 17-foot wheel made from steel and colorful
37	37	mirrors as well as a rotary gear on the ground with spokes that
38	38	visitors will be able to step on to activate light and movement; and
39	39	WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Arlington has made a positive
40	40	impact in the lives of countless people through the collective
41	41	efforts of its members, past and present, and it is indeed a
42	42	pleasure to join in marking this momentous milestone in the
43	43	organization's history; now, therefore, be it
44	44	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
45	45	Legislature hereby honor the Rotary Club of Arlington on the
46	46	occasion of its 100th anniversary and extend to all those
47	47	associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued
48	48	success with their important work; and, be it further
49	49	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
50	50	prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas
51	51	House of Representatives.
52	52	Turner
53	53	______________________________
54	54	Speaker of the House
55	55	I certify that H.R. No. 2326 was adopted by the House on May
56	56	29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
57	57	______________________________
58	58	Chief Clerk of the House