SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
	WHEREAS, The Texarkana Noon Lions Club is celebrating its
	centennial in 2017, and this occasion provides a fitting
	opportunity to celebrate its members' tireless efforts in behalf
	of their fellow citizens; and
	WHEREAS, A Founder Club of Lions Clubs International, one
	of the most successful service organizations in American
	history, the Texarkana Noon Lions Club was chartered by 40 local
	businessmen on February 19, 1917; since its inception, its
	members have embraced the goals of Lions International, seeking
	to better their communities and the lives of people at home and
	around the world; and
	WHEREAS, The Texarkana Noon Lions have had a long
	association with the Boy Scouts of America, and they played a
	leading role in the establishment of Camp Preston Hunt, which was
	named for a member of the club; the group has also provided
	support to many worthy charities and causes, including Toys for
	Tots, Shop with a Cop, the Salvation Army, Watersprings Ranch,
	Wounded Warrior Project, scholarships for students, and the
	local animal shelter; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to the Lions International mission of
	promoting eye health, preventing blindness, and restoring sight,
	the Texarkana Noon Lions Club also joins in sponsoring eye banks,
	eyeglass recycling centers, vision screenings, and medical
	research; and
	WHEREAS, Under the motto "We Serve," the public-spirited
	members of the Texarkana Noon Lions Club continue to give
	generously of their time and talents to help those in need and to
	promote the welfare of their community, and it is a pleasure to
	recognize this momentous milestone as they look forward to
	another outstanding century of service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th
	anniversary of the Texarkana Noon Lions Club and extend to its
	members sincere best wishes for continued success in their
	important work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the Texarkana Noon Lions Club as an expression of high regard
	from the Texas Senate.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 31, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate