TITLE: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Corpus Christi is celebrating its 100th anniversary on June 28, 2014; and WHEREAS, The 125th Rotary Club to be chartered worldwide, the Corpus Christi chapter was established in 1914 with a membership of 40, and today the organization consists of approximately 240 members; and WHEREAS, The mission of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi is to create a meaningful fellowship of business and professional leaders who are dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities through service; over the past century, members have left a lasting legacy in Corpus Christi by commissioning the "Queen of the Sea" sculpture in the downtown area and by erecting a town clock;and WHEREAS, In addition to these tangible contributions, the association has volunteered innumerable hours and resources to programs benefiting the community; such worthwhile projects include packing Thanksgiving dinners for the Food Bank of Corpus Christi, assisting with the placement of children through an Adoption Awareness event, contributing to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign, establishing the Harvey Weil Sportsman Conservationist Award, and providing grant funds of more than $500,000 for preservation projects; and WHEREAS, The group has also demonstrated a commitment to promoting excellence in education and has funded scholarships at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, and Del Mar College; moreover, the club has sponsored career awareness presentations at Driscoll Middle School, recognized the achievements of top area high school students, and provided leadership training to young adults in South Texas with its Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program; and WHEREAS, Internationally, the club has helped people in Mexico, Fiji, and Honduras through a number of health, housing, and literacy projects; the group has also contributed to Rotary's PolioPlus program, which works to eradicate polio across the globe; and WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Corpus Christi has made invaluable contributions to its community and beyond, and in so doing it has enriched the lives of countless individuals during a century of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and commend its members for their exceptional service; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 280 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House