HR 437

HR437 193344-2 By Representative Boyd RFD: First Read: 15-MAR-18 193344-2:n:03/15/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-1357 RECOGNIZING THE DORCAS ART AND SOCIAL CLUB ON THE ANNISTON CHAPTER'S CELEBRATION OF THE ALABAMA'S ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CLUBS, INC., AND YOUTH AFFILIATES' "KNOW YOUR STATE" INITIATIVE. WHEREAS, highest commendations are herein proudly presented to the Dorcas Art and Social Club on the Anniston Chapter's Celebration of The Alabama's Association of Women Clubs, Inc., and Youth Affiliates' "Know Your State" initiative; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Association of Women Clubs, Inc., and Youth Affiliates' "Know Your State" initiative uplifts the compelling history, extraordinary achievements, and significant contributions of its club affiliates and women members statewide; and WHEREAS, "Know Your State" activities are held around March 8, 2018, to correlate with Margaret Murray Washington's birthday; Margaret Murray Washington (March 9, 1865-June 4, 1925) served as the renowned principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, now Tuskegee University, and was the third wife of Booker T. Washington and an inductee of the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame; she was a staunch advocate for African American women who advanced society in a myriad of ways; and WHEREAS, the Dorcas Art and Social Club Anniston Chapter's Celebration of Alabama's Association of Women Clubs, Inc., and Youth Affiliates' "Know Your State" Initiative will be held at Seventeenth Street Missionary Baptist Church on March 18, 2018; the notable theme is "Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women;" the worthy honorees are social and saving clubs, sororities, and women pioneers in education, medicine, law, military, law enforcement, and various other fields; and WHEREAS, the Anniston Chapter of the Dorcas Art and Social Club personifies the motto of Alabama's Association of Women Clubs, Inc., and National Association of Women Clubs, Inc., which is "Lifting as we Climb," a tribute to its members unwavering commitment to excellence in improving their communities and aiding the less fortunate; it is a tremendous privilege to honor an organization comprised of such remarkable, altruistic, and strong women during Women's History Month; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the Anniston Chapter of the Dorcas Art and Social Club is highly honored and commended, and this resolution is offered to its leadership and members in deepest admiration and appreciation for their immeasurable service, as well as with sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.