TITLE: Commemorating the founding of the Bosque River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the founding of the Bosque River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Organizing members of the Bosque River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are gathering on February 2, 2013, for the inaugural meeting of their group; and WHEREAS, Established in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving American history, promoting patriotism, and advancing education for all; the DAR puts these principles into practice through a wide variety of activities, such as assisting veterans, providing scholarships, and supporting underserved schools; and WHEREAS, Charter members of the Bosque River Valley Chapter of the DAR selected the name of their group because of the river's significance to early settlers in the area; beginning in the mid-1800s, pioneer communities sprang up along the banks of the Bosque, and the abundant resources associated with the river proved essential to their survival; and WHEREAS, More than 30 women have joined together to organize the Bosque River Valley Chapter, among them the founding officers, regent Sue Moore Fielden; vice-regent Phyllis Alford Olson; chaplain Therissa Crabtree Young; recording secretary Ruth Ann Nelson Crawford; corresponding secretary MaryLynn Murphey Haynes; treasurer Ann Groom Lenz; registrar Naomi Young Nabors; historian Marilyn Maxwell Holland; and librarian Betty Urban Johannes; and WHEREAS, By establishing a local chapter of the DAR, the members of this group have demonstrated a notable commitment to conserving American history, and their organization will serve as a vital source for the transmission of knowledge and tradition for generations to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the founding of the Bosque River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and extend to the chapter's members sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Orr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 143 was adopted by the House on January 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House