2023S0224-2 02/28/23
By: Birdwell S.R. No. 257
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Marlin Community Garden Club on the occasion of its
100th anniversary on March 11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by the Philadelphia Garden Club, Ida
Pauleen Linthicum founded the Marlin Community Garden Club, the
first gardening club in Texas, in 1923; Ida served as the club's
first president, with Mrs. J. B. Billingsley as first vice
president; as a result of their vision and leadership, the club
became a charter member of Texas Garden Clubs, Incorporated, in
1928; and
WHEREAS, Early activities within the Community Garden Club
included educational lectures on garden design, floral
arrangement, botanical histories, and other gardening topics;
the club founded the annual flower show in 1927, and members have
promoted and celebrated local beautification for the past
century; and
WHEREAS, Through the ongoing support of the Marlin
community and its residents, the club has continued to thrive
through expanded outreach to engage young adults in its
activities; the club's recent projects include the replanting of
the Falls County Courthouse rose garden and maintaining the
Liberty Bell rose garden and the City Hall garden; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Community Garden Club provides the
residents of Marlin and the Lone Star State with lush and vibrant
gardens, and all who have contributed to the garden club's
success can reflect with pride on its long history of service;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Marlin Community
Garden Club on their service to their community and their
contributions to gardening in Texas and extend to all
congratulations on the club's 100th anniversary and best wishes
for a memorable centennial celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the club as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.