TITLE: Commemorating the rededication of Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge No. 1578 in Dallas.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the rededication of Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge No. 1578 in Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of Daniels Cross Elks Lodge No. 1578 in Dallas are gathering on June 3, 2023, to celebrate the organization's rededication in memory of Olious Donald Evans Sr.; and WHEREAS, Part of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, the largest predominantly Black fraternal organization in the world, Daniels Cross Elks Lodge No. 1578 was founded in 1967 with 25 inaugural members; named in honor of William A. Daniels and John Cross, the organization works to promote the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity; its many contributions to the Dallas area include providing annual scholarships for deserving local students and offering outreach to youth community centers, churches, organized sports, and educational institutions; and WHEREAS, The organization's new name, Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge No. 1578, pays tribute to the legacy of a longtime member of the lodge; after joining in 1968, O. D. Evans held a number of leadership positions with the organization, including financial secretary, grand esteemed loyal knight, grand esteemed lecturing knight, and council trustee; moreover, he was elected exalted ruler in 1996 and continued to serve in the role for more than two decades; he was also state president of the Texas Elks State Association from 1998 until his passing in 2021; and WHEREAS, Over the years, the lodge's members have maintained a proud tradition of service and fellowship, and it is a privilege to join in recognizing the organization on this important milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the rededication of Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge No. 1578 in Dallas and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the lodge as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1270 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House