By: Gallegos S.R. No. 837 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 joining the citizens of the Greater Channel Area in recognizing 1-4 May 4, 1995, as the 44th annual National Day of Prayer; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The theme for this year's National Day of Prayer 1-6 is "Seek His Face," and Americans across the country will gather 1-7 to pray on behalf of our nation and its leaders; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have had 1-9 a long and enduring history in America, dating back to the First 1-10 Continental Congress in 1775; the annual National Day of Prayer 1-11 was established in 1952 when Congress passed a joint resolution 1-12 that was signed by President Harry Truman; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The founders of our nation had a strong belief in 1-14 God and in the power of prayer, and the National Day of Prayer is 1-15 an opportunity for citizens to reflect on our history and pay homage 1-16 to our moral and religious heritage; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The residents of the Greater Channel Area have 1-18 prepared for this special day; mayors throughout the area have 1-19 recognized May 4 as the National Day of Prayer, and pastors are 1-20 holding special prayer vigils in churches; a high noon celebration 1-21 is planned in Galena Park; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The coordinator for the Greater Channel Area, 1-23 Mrs. Fay Joyce Wright, suggests that Texans observe the day by 2-1 hanging our nation's flag outside of homes and businesses and 2-2 discussing the significance of the day with our friends and 2-3 colleagues; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 74th Legislature, hereby commend the people of the Greater Channel 2-6 Area for organizing prayer vigils and celebrations on May 4 and 2-7 encourage all Texans to observe this year's National Day of Prayer; 2-8 and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 the Greater Channel Area as an expression of high regard from the 2-11 Texas Senate. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on April 27, 1995. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate