R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On September 1, 1985, the Reverend Father Louis J.

 1-2     Christopulos began his pastorate with the Annunciation Greek

 1-3     Orthodox Cathedral in Houston, and thereafter served the

 1-4     congregation for two years as assistant priest and 12 years as

 1-5     Proistamenos; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, Fondly known as Father Lou, he set a fine example of

 1-7     living one's faith each day, and his understanding and compassion

 1-8     helped to strengthen commitment in countless individuals; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, This respected clergyman broadened the cathedral's

1-10     role in the religious community through his involvement with

1-11     Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston and other ecumenical

1-12     projects, and was recently elected a director of the Texas

1-13     Conference of Churches; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Although Father Lou and his family--his wife,

1-15     Presbytera Marsha, and their children, Nicole, Christopher, and

1-16     Jonathan--will soon leave the parish to assume leadership of Saint

1-17     Catherine Parish in Denver, his good works will continue to inspire

1-18     church members for many years to come; now, therefore, be it

1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-20     Legislature hereby commend the Reverend Father Louis J.

1-21     Christopulos for his outstanding service to  the Annunciation Greek

1-22     Orthodox Cathedral and extend to him warmest best wishes for

1-23     continued fulfillment as he prepares to embark on his new ministry;

1-24     and, be it further

 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-2     prepared for Father Lou as an expression of high regard by the

 2-3     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Hamric

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was adopted by the House on May

         31, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House