SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the members of the Daniels Cross Elks Lodge 1578, who are
	gathering in Dallas on June 3, 2023, to celebrate the renaming of
	the lodge in honor of Olious Donald "O. D." Evans Sr.; and
	WHEREAS, Part of the Improved Benevolent and Protective
	Order of Elks of the World, Daniels Cross Elks Lodge 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; and
	WHEREAS, The organization's new name, Daniels Cross Evans
	Elks Lodge 1578, pays tribute to the legacy of a longtime
	member of the lodge; after joining in 1968, the late O. D.
	Evans held a number of leadership positions with the
	organization; a highly respected and adept leader, O. D. Evans
	was elected Exalted Ruler in 1996 and, as the executive
	officer, continued to serve in the role for more than two
	decades; he was also president of the Texas Elks State
	Association and held national office as the Grand Esteemed
	Lecturing Knight 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 them in recognizing the 52 years of service
	and dedication of O. D. Evans to Elks Lodge 1578 on this important
	milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the
	rededication of Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge 1578 and extend to
	its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special occasion.
	West
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 6, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate