By Hamric H.R. No. 1261 75R15933 SAJ-D 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.