By Dukes H.R. No. 1295 75R16910 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 1-2 honor the participants in the fifth annual Women in Ministry 1-3 Conference, which will take place in Austin June 19-21, 1997; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Under the leadership of noted Pastor Rebecca 1-5 Washington Berry, the conference will provide a forum for 1-6 discussion, reflection, and spiritual growth for women who have 1-7 committed their lives to the ministry; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Pastor Chanta Nealous and evangelists Jeannine Lee, 1-9 Helen Hood, and Yolonda Gamble will join guest speakers from 1-10 throughout Texas, as well as Oklahoma and California, to offer 1-11 their insights into the rewards and challenges of a life of 1-12 religious service, and conference attendees will undoubtedly depart 1-13 with a renewed sense of energy and purpose; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Known for her dynamic teaching style, Pastor Berry 1-15 brings to her ministry a background in social services 1-16 administration, and her experience in that field has enabled her to 1-17 become an effective leader and counselor as well as a preacher; in 1-18 addition, she has evangelized throughout the country and has given 1-19 motivational speeches to a wide variety of groups and 1-20 organizations; and 1-21 WHEREAS, It is indeed a noble calling to dedicate oneself to 1-22 the work of the Lord and to minister to the spiritual needs of 1-23 others, for those courageous individuals who answer this call 1-24 provide a moral compass for our society; the many fine ministers 2-1 participating in the Women in Ministry Conference exemplify the 2-2 highest standards of this vocation, and they are indeed deserving 2-3 of our highest praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby honor the participants in the Women in Ministry 2-6 Conference and extend to them warmest best wishes for a meaningful 2-7 and successful event; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for them as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-10 House of Representatives.