TITLE: Commending the Richardson Central Rotary Club.

SUMMARY: Commending the Richardson Central Rotary Club.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, For more than three decades, members of the Richardson Central Rotary Club have worked with great dedication to make a positive difference in their community; and WHEREAS, Chartered on April 11, 1980, the club was formed to bring together business and civic leaders for the purposes of serving others and fostering self-improvement among members; the club encourages high ethical standards, humanitarian service, and volunteerism, and its members give back to their community in a number of ways; and WHEREAS, The club has provided generous support to a wide range of worthy organizations through the years, donating funds to the YMCA, the Boy Scouts, the fire department, and children's health care providers; the group has also promoted excellence in education by providing money for college scholarships; and WHEREAS, In order to sustain its mission of charitable giving, the club relies on a number of fund-raising tools, including a flag lease program that delivers and installs the Stars and Stripes at the homes of subscribers on designated flag holidays and then collects them for proper storage afterwards; and WHEREAS, Members further contribute to the betterment of Richardson through such projects as mentoring children at area elementary schools and hosting an annual swim party and picnic for the Boys & Girls Club of Richardson; moreover, the club's international endeavors include sponsoring teacher and student exchanges and lending monetary assistance for clean water and immunizations in developing countries; and WHEREAS, Richardson Rotarians have performed works of lasting benefit to the local community and beyond for over 30 years, and the group's noteworthy achievements are a tribute to the commitment and hard work of its members, both past and present; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend the members of the Richardson Central Rotary Club for their steadfast devotion to Service Above Self and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; 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. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1235 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House