WHEREAS, in 2014, the Pembroke Ruritan Club proudly celebrates 75 years of dedicated service to the Pembroke and Giles County communities; and

WHEREAS, since 1928, Ruritan Clubs have dedicated themselves to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill, and community service; and

WHEREAS, chartered on August 27, 1939, the Pembroke Ruritan Club's membership represented the diverse community, bringing together textile and factory workers, educators, postal carriers, farmers, lawyers, merchants, clergy, and local government officials to achieve a common good; and

WHEREAS, the Pembroke Ruritan Club has made many valuable contributions to the local community by providing needed funds to area organizations, promoting community fellowship, and assisting in service efforts; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Pembroke Ruritan Club have generously given of their time and talents over the years to make their community a better place in which to live and work and look forward to continuing to serve local residents in the future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Pembroke Ruritan Club for its contributions to the community on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Pembroke Ruritan Club as an expression of the General Assembly's congratulations and admiration for its decades of service.