TITLE: Congratulating Mount Vernon Rotary Club members who have been named Paul Harris Fellows.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mount Vernon Rotary Club members who have been named Paul Harris Fellows.

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WHEREAS, The Mount Vernon Rotary Club has designated John Jennings, Dr. Billy Joe Parnell, Gary Strange, David Solomon, Bob McFarland, and Eduardo Luz as Paul Harris Fellows in honor of their philanthropic contributions; and WHEREAS, Named for the founder of Rotary International, the title of Paul Harris Fellow is one of the most prestigious tributes that Rotary can bestow; the accolade is awarded to individuals who either have made a charitable donation of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation or have had that amount contributed in their name; all donations are used to advance the organization's goal of eradicating polio and to fund programs that improve health, support education, and alleviate poverty; and WHEREAS, Exemplifying the Rotary International motto of "Service Above Self," these Mount Vernon civic leaders have devoted themselves to helping others and improving their community; through their work with the Mount Vernon Rotary Club, they have helped make possible a number of worthwhile initiatives, including the scholarships that the club awards to high school seniors and the Tour de Cypress, the annual bike race organized by the club to benefit a variety of local projects; and WHEREAS, These caring Texans have helped to make Mount Vernon a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family, and they have exhibited a level of civic involvement and generosity to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate John Jennings, Dr. Billy Joe Parnell, Gary Strange, David Solomon, Bob McFarland, and Eduardo Luz on being named Paul Harris Fellows and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all of their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for these Rotarians as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cain Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 572 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House