TITLE: Recognizing January 2013 as Rotary Awareness Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizing January 2013 as Rotary Awareness Month.

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WHEREAS, With more than 1.2 million members, Rotary International is a force for good in communities around the world, including numerous cities and towns in Texas, and the organization's accomplishments are being celebrated with Rotary Awareness Month during January 2013; and WHEREAS, Founded by Paul P. Harris in 1905, the Rotary Club began in Chicago but soon spread to other cities and countries; by the early 1920s, there were groups on six continents, which prompted the membership to adopt the name Rotary International; today, there are more than 34,000 clubs worldwide; and WHEREAS, Embracing the motto "Service Above Self," the organization fosters vocational, community, and international service while encouraging the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace; Rotarians strive to apply a four-way test to all they think, say, and do, asking: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?; and WHEREAS, Members support a vast range of worthwhile efforts, including projects to promote education and job training, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio across the globe; in addition, Rotary International sponsors leadership development and youth exchange initiatives to prepare the next generation of caring citizens; and WHEREAS, In the Austin area, the beneficial work of Rotary International is carried out by the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club; the group has been responsible for many positive achievements since being chartered on September 11, 2002; and WHEREAS, Enriching their communities in myriad ways and building international bridges of compassion and understanding, the men and women of Rotary International make crucial contributions to our society, and they are indeed deserving of commendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize January 2013 as Rotary Awareness Month and honor the work of Rotary International and the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Miller of Comal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 187 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House