TITLE: Recognizing the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and WHEREAS, The Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club was established in 1967 by a group of citizens who were determined to give back to their community and who were committed to the Rotary International motto of "Service Above Self"; and WHEREAS, Through the years, the club has undertaken a wide range of projects to benefit the community, notably in the field of education; it has mounted annual drives to provide school supplies for area students, and it awards scholarships each year to deserving high school seniors; and WHEREAS, The club has helped hundreds of children acquire eyeglasses and provided numerous families with medical assistance; it organizes an Annual Christmas Parade and works in partnership with the City of Elsa to offer meals to area residents at Thanksgiving; and WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club has played a vital role in making the community a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family, and it is truly fitting that this outstanding organization receive special recognition as it reaches this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the members of the Edcouch-Elsa Rotary Club on their commitment to community service and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 50th anniversary 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. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 24, 2017.