89R17667 HMR-D
By: Perry S.R. No. 235
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Woman's Forum of Wichita Falls is marking its
100th anniversary in 2025, providing a welcome opportunity to pay
tribute to its rich legacy of service and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, This venerable organization was established in 1925
by 30 charter members who wanted to be of greater service to the
community and who sought to create a space where women could
exchange ideas and cultivate meaningful change; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the group has sponsored various
departments and clubs, and the current lineup includes the Senior
Junior Forum, which is focused on local service initiatives, as
well as the Book Club, Garden Club, Culture Club, Gourmet Club,
Bridge Club, and two clubs for high school students; moreover, the
organization has hosted such distinguished guests as Amelia
Earhart, Will Rogers, and President Lyndon B. Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Today, the forum includes more than 300 women
encompassing a broad range of ages, and it has expanded its mission
in recent years to place a stronger emphasis on academic pursuits
and the study of fine arts; and
WHEREAS, True to its mission, the Woman's Forum of Wichita
Falls has made a lasting and positive difference in the lives of
countless individuals over the past century, and its members may
indeed take great pride in their organization's accomplishments on
this special milestone; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Woman's Forum of
Wichita Falls and extend to all those affiliated with the
organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.