TITLE: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marble Falls Rotary Club.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marble Falls Rotary Club.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Marble Falls Rotary Club is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding on May 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, Rotary International operates more than 45,000 clubs across the globe, united by a shared commitment to use acts of service to address such critical challenges as promoting peace, fighting disease, and providing access to clean water; chartered as Club No. 7521 on May 15, 1950, the establishment of the Marble Falls Rotary was spearheaded by Jack Ashby, and J. P. Manley served as its first president; the club was initially sponsored by the Rotary Club of Austin, and in turn, it has expanded the Rotary presence in the Hill Country by sponsoring new regional clubs; and WHEREAS, Among its many community service projects, the Marble Falls Rotary has supported local students by providing scholarships for graduating seniors, hosting a career day, and facilitating the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program; it has also provided Christmas gifts for nursing home residents, and it funded a walk-in cooler and freezer for the local food bank; in addition, the club hosts such events as a 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony and the annual Community Fish Fry and Raffle, a 75-year tradition; and WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Marble Falls Rotary Club has played a vital role in the betterment of its community, and the organization is indeed worthy of recognition as it celebrates this impressive milestone; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Marble Falls Rotary Club and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Troxclair Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1123 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House