TITLE: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Kaufman Lions Club youth baseball and softball program.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Kaufman Lions Club youth baseball and softball program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Members of the Kaufman Lions Club are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the organization's baseball and softball program in 2022; and WHEREAS, The Kaufman Lions Club began its baseball and softball program in 1947, when members moved an old set of stands from a field in Fort Worth; the original field in Kaufman relocated within the city twice between 1955 and 1969, and the Lions Club teams have played at the City of Kaufman Sports Complex since 2002; and WHEREAS, Over the years, the program has continued to grow, and it currently serves more than 400 young athletes each season; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Kaufman Lions Club baseball and softball program has made a positive and lasting impact in the lives of countless young Texans, and in so doing, it has contributed greatly to the Kaufman community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Kaufman Lions Club baseball and softball program and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Kaufman Lions Club as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bell of Kaufman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on August 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House