TITLE: Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Clover Club of Kaufman.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Clover Club of Kaufman.

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WHEREAS, The Clover Club of Kaufman celebrated its 125th anniversary on May 12, 2022; and WHEREAS, This notable organization traces its origins back to 1897, when its four charter members founded a club to study American history and literature; the group was initially known as the Four-Leaf Clover Club, and in 1899, its name was shortened to the Clover Club; in 1903, the group joined the General Federation of Women's Clubs, an international organization dedicated to philanthropy and volunteerism; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Clover Club has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life in the community; it played an instrumental role in establishing the Kaufman County Library in 1968, and it has continued to contribute to the library through monetary donations; moreover, the club has supported a variety of initiatives focused on arts and culture, the environment, education, civic engagement, and health and wellness; and WHEREAS, Today, the Clover Club benefits from the able guidance of president Barbara Harvey, and its members have the opportunity to participate in a number of education, training, and leadership programs; the organization has received honors from the City of Kaufman and the General Federation of Women's Clubs; and WHEREAS, For more than a century, the members of the Clover Club of Kaufman have been a dynamic and positive force in their community, and it is a pleasure to recognize the group for its long history of exceptional service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Clover Club of Kaufman on its 125th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the club sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Clover Club of Kaufman 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. 96 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House