TITLE: Recognizing the Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, for 70 years of service to the community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, for 70 years of service to the community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, for 70 years of outstanding service to the community; and WHEREAS, The Junior League of Midland was founded on March 3, 1949, by a group of 28 visionary women with the mission of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to educational and charitable causes, the Junior League of Midland has developed an array of programs over the years, beginning with a central index file for use by philanthropic organizations and including such initiatives as the Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, the Children's Dental Clinic, Midland Teen Court, and Shotguns and Stilettos; and WHEREAS, The organization's more than 750 members will have provided approximately 16,000 hours of volunteer service in 2018 and 2019 alone; the current community impact focus is based on the dictum of Keeping Kids in School--Every Age, Every Stage; ongoing efforts include the Reading Olympics and various mentoring programs for area students; and WHEREAS, The Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, has had a positive impact on the fabric of life in the community, and it is truly fitting that it receive special recognition for its many philanthropic endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, on the organization's 70 years of exceptional service to the community and extend to its members best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Seliger President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 11, 2019.