By: Conley H.R. No. 122 73R3240 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Southwest Texas District of the Tenth Episcopal 1-2 District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church has served the 1-3 spiritual needs of its devoted followers for many years, offering 1-4 comfort, faith, and hope to countless individuals; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On February 3-4, 1993, this fine group, under the 1-6 inspired leadership of the district's presiding elder, the Reverend 1-7 Merrell Johnson, will unite with other Christian churches in an 1-8 ecumenical 24-hour prayer vigil; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Southwest Texas District will hold its vigil and 1-10 revival at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in San 1-11 Antonio, where services will be conducted by the presiding bishop 1-12 of the Tenth Episcopal District, the Right Reverend John R. Bryant, 1-13 and his wife, the Reverend Cee Bryant; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Throughout its rich history, this respected 1-15 organization has consistently provided crucial support and guidance 1-16 for many worthy community endeavors throughout the Southwest Texas 1-17 region; an organization of rare spirit and commitment, it is indeed 1-18 deserving of our highest praise and recognition for its many 1-19 outstanding contributions in this regard; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby honor the Southwest Texas District of the Tenth 1-22 Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church for 1-23 its exemplary contributions to the spiritual life of our state and 1-24 commend it on its participation in the 24-hour prayer vigil; and, 2-1 be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the 2-4 Texas House of Representatives.