TITLE: Commemorating the centennial of the Rotary Club of Tyler.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the centennial of the Rotary Club of Tyler.

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WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Tyler celebrated its centennial in 2020; and WHEREAS, Chartered on May 1, 1920, under the leadership of founding president T. H. Shelby, the club still operates under its original charter today; its membership of more than 250 civic-minded individuals met in the Blackstone Hotel for many years, and it was popularly known as the Downtown Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, The group has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to education through the decades, highlighting the accomplishments of outstanding seniors from area high schools and hosting the annual Young Citizens Club banquet; moreover, it has donated funds and provided support to all of the city's major civic organizations, among them the Literacy Council of Tyler, the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Rose Festival, and the Tyler Museum of Art; and WHEREAS, Recognizing health care needs in the community, the Rotarians have made gifts of significant impact to numerous organizations, including the Bethesda Health Clinic, the Tyler Junior College Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center Dental Clinic, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler; and WHEREAS, Guided by the motto "Service Above Self," members of the Rotary Club of Tyler have played a vital role in the betterment of their community for over a century, earning the deep admiration and appreciation of their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commemorate the centennial of the Rotary Club of Tyler and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success in their important work; 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 and Senate. President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 54 was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2021. Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 54 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House Approved: Date Governor